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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Robert Rivas
Represents District 29 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 910 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 3,993 of 4,013 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
17 of 20
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
4,013
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2025-2026 Regular Session.
How Robert Rivas votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Robert Rivas sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Robert Rivas is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 910 party-line votes.
SB1009 · Juveniles: detention.
SB 1009 Becker Senate Third Reading By Harabedian Appeal the Decision of the Speaker By BRYAN · 2026-08-30 · Failed 24–33 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB89 · Interscholastic sports: gender equity.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Education] · 2025-04-01 · Failed 2–7
AB1231 · Criminal procedure: Safer Communities Through Opportunities Act.
AB 1231 ELHAWARY Concurrence in Senate Amendments · 2025-09-13 · Passed 34–27
SB1009 · Juveniles: detention.
SB 1009 Becker Senate Third Reading By Harabedian Appeal the Decision of the Speaker By BRYAN · 2026-08-30 · Failed 24–33
AB1958 · Criminal procedure: discrimination.
AB 1958 Kalra Assembly Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 33–22
SB295 · California Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2025.
SB 295 Hurtado Senate Third Reading By Bauer-Kahan · 2025-09-13 · Failed 13–24
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Greg WallisRepublican · District 47 · 596 shared contested votes
34%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 674 shared contested votes
25%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 764 shared contested votes
17%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (20 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Robert Rivas was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced20
Out of committee20
Passed one chamber20
Passed both chambers20
Became law17
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
Public employment: disqualifications.
An act to amend Sections 1029, 1031, 1031.1, 18720.45, and 18935 of, and to add Sections 1025 and 1031.15 to, the Government Code, and to amend Sections 13510.8 and 13681 of the Penal Code, relating to public employment.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-30
California Environmental Quality Act: transportation impacts: vehicle miles traveled: mitigation.
An act to add Section 21081.4 to the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental quality.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 576, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Withdrawal of Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 13 of the 2023–24 Regular Session.
In plain English Directs the Secretary of State to withdraw a proposed constitutional amendment about voting from consideration by California voters.
Official synopsis: A resolution directing the Secretary of State to withdraw from the consideration of the people of the State of California Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 13 of the 2023–24 Regular Session (Resolution Chapter 176 of the Statutes of 2023), relating to voting.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 131, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-06-25
Stuttering Awareness and Acceptance Week.
In plain English Designates a week in California as Stuttering Awareness and Acceptance Week.
Official synopsis: Relative to Stuttering Awareness and Acceptance Week.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 118, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-06-18
Holidays: Farmworkers Day.
An act to amend Sections 6700 and 6717 of the Government Code, relating to state holidays, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 7, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-03-26
Coverage for behavioral health visits.
An act to add Section 1368.9 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10112.97 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
VetoedConsideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. · 2026-01-22
Health care coverage: portable HEPA purifiers.
An act to add Section 1368.8 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10112.96 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
VetoedConsideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. · 2026-01-22
Political Reform Act of 1974: security expenses.
An act to amend Section 89517.5 of the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 621, Statutes of 2025. · 2025-10-11
Foster care: placement transition planning.
An act to amend Sections 16001.9, 16010.7, and 16519.5 of, and to add Section 16010.11 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to child welfare services.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 564, Statutes of 2025. · 2025-10-10
Land use: accessory dwelling units.
An act to amend Sections 66328 and 66329 of the Government Code, relating to land use, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 491, Statutes of 2025. · 2025-10-10
Planning and zoning: housing development projects: postentitlement phase permits: state agencies.
An act to amend Section 65913.3 of the Government Code, relating to housing, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 488, Statutes of 2025. · 2025-10-10
Motels, hotels, and short-term lodging: disasters.
An act to add and repeal Section 1954.071 of the Civil Code, relating to tenancy, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 531, Statutes of 2025. · 2025-10-10
California Residential Private Permitting Review Act: residential building permits.
An act to amend Sections 17951 and 17960.1 of, and to add and repeal Section 17960.3 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 487, Statutes of 2025. · 2025-10-10
Pupil literacy: credential program standards and professional development: instructional materials.
An act to add Sections 44265.1, 44270.6, and 60205 to the Education Code, relating to pupil literacy.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 471, Statutes of 2025. · 2025-10-09
Climate change: market-based compliance mechanism: extension.
An act to amend Sections 38501, 38562, 38590.1, 38591.1, 38591.2, 38592.5, 38592.6, and 38594 of, and to add and repeal Section 38562.1 of, the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 748.5 of, and to add Section 748.5.5 to, the Public Utilities Code, relating…
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 117, Statutes of 2025. · 2025-09-19
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AB113 · 2026-09-01
Budget Act of 2026. (AB 113 GABRIEL Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB931 · 2026-09-01
Dolly Parton Day. (SB 931 Grove Third Reading Urgency By Krell)
AB1128 · 2026-09-01
Mobilehome parks: rent caps: City of Torrance. (AB 1128 Muratsuchi Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB904 · 2026-08-31
Carpet recycling. (AB 904 Aguiar-Curry Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2204 · 2026-08-31
Prisons: organized sports programming. (AB 2204 Gabriel Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB886 · 2026-08-31
California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act. (SB 886 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Papan)
AB190 · 2026-08-31
Early care and education. (AB 190 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL)
AB2320 · 2026-08-31
Multifamily Housing Program: Homekey: adaptive reuse. (AB 2320 Ta Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB574 · 2026-08-31
Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers. (SB 574 Umberg Senate Third Reading By Bauer-Kahan)
AB1680 · 2026-08-31
California FAIR Plan Association. (AB 1680 Calderon Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2086 · 2026-08-31
Pest control licenses: personal information: confidentiality. (AB 2086 Ellis Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB1365 · 2026-08-31
Price gouging. (SB 1365 Allen Senate Third Reading By Kalra)
SB876 · 2026-08-31
Fire and residential property insurance. (SB 876 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Calderon)
AB2071 · 2026-08-31
Pupil instruction: digital wellness. (AB 2071 Hoover Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB16 · 2026-08-31
Mental health: involuntary commitment. (SB 16 Blakespear Senate Third Reading By Krell)
AB2163 · 2026-08-31
Energy: Strategic Clean Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones. (AB 2163 Jeff Gonzalez Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB337 · 2026-08-31
Prisons. (SB 337 Menjivar Senate Third Reading By Aguiar-Curry)
SB1050 · 2026-08-31
False advertising: synthetic performers. (SB 1050 Ashby Senate Third Reading By Elhawary)
AB664 · 2026-08-31
Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Southwestern Community College District. (AB 664 Alvarez Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB187 · 2026-08-31
Employment. (AB 187 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL)
SB795 · 2026-08-31
Air pollution: gasoline vapor control systems: ethanol blends. (SB 795 Archuleta Senate Third Reading By ALVAREZ)
AB192 · 2026-08-31
Energy: transmission infrastructure accelerator: financing. (AB 192 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL)
AB2760 · 2026-08-31
Law enforcement: wearable electroshock devices. (AB 2760 Sharp-Collins Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB1392 · 2026-08-31
Smog check: exemption: collector motor vehicles. (SB 1392 Cortese Senate Third Reading By Ramos)
AB1331 · 2026-08-31
Workplace surveillance. (AB 1331 Elhawary Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1969 · 2026-08-31
California Community Schools Partnership Program: Promise Neighborhoods. (AB 1969 BONTA Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2372 · 2026-08-31
Vehicles: tolls. (AB 2372 Hoover Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2493 · 2026-08-31
Electrical corporations: interconnection: Public Utilities Commission: transmission development monitor. (AB 2493 Petrie-Norris Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2222 · 2026-08-31
Personal Income Tax Law and Corporation Tax Law: credits: local news outlets: business expense deduction: excessive employee remuneration. (AB 2222 Ward Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2344 · 2026-08-31
Animal abuse: forfeiture. (AB 2344 HANEY Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1156 · 2026-08-31
Williamson Act contracts: cancellation fees: photovoltaic solar facilities. (AB 1156 WICKS Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2321 · 2026-08-31
Occupational safety and health: investigations. (AB 2321 Ortega Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2551 · 2026-08-31
Equity in Higher Education Act: time, place, and manner policies: student code of conduct violations: open forum. (AB 2551 Elhawary Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB895 · 2026-08-31
California Science and Health Research Bond Act. (SB 895 Wiener Third Reading Urgency By Solache)
AB1294 · 2026-08-31
Real property tax: welfare exemption: moderate-income housing. (AB 1294 Haney Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2727 · 2026-08-31
Corrections: parole and prerelease treatment. (AB 2727 Nguyen Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1609 · 2026-08-31
Customer service chatbots. (AB 1609 Zbur Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1707 · 2026-08-31
Electricians: certification application, examination, and renewal. (AB 1707 Davies Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1795 · 2026-08-31
Smoke Damage Recovery Act. (AB 1795 GIPSON Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1976 · 2026-08-31
Streets and highways: pedestrian and bicycle facilities. (AB 1976 Wicks Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1099 · 2026-08-31
Developmental services: initial intake. (AB 1099 Bryan Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2061 · 2026-08-31
California FAIR Plan Association: data. (AB 2061 Chen Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB353 · 2026-08-31
Public Utilities Commission: Inspector General. (AB 353 BOERNER Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2440 · 2026-08-31
Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: allowable uses: pooled funding: certifications. (AB 2440 Muratsuchi Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2020 · 2026-08-31
Housing programs: financing. (AB 2020 Gabriel Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2700 · 2026-08-31
Public Utilities Commission: electrical corporations: wildfire victim restitution shortfalls: report: restitution mechanisms. (AB 2700 PATTERSON Concurrence in Senate Amendments By PATTERSON)
SB716 · 2026-08-31
Local government: ordinances: penalties for violation: nonresidential structures. (SB 716 Durazo Senate Third Reading By Mark González)
AB1709 · 2026-08-31
Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission. (AB 1709 Lowenthal Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB1228 · 2026-08-31
Advertising displays: exemptions: arenas and redevelopment agency projects. (SB 1228 Rubio Senate Third Reading By Solache)
AB2234 · 2026-08-31
California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects. (AB 2234 Papan Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1159 · 2026-08-31
Student personal information. (AB 1159 Addis Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2717 · 2026-08-31
Outdoor advertising displays: arenas: exemptions. (AB 2717 CALOZA Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1871 · 2026-08-31
Pupil instruction: dual enrollment: College and Career Access Pathways partnerships. (AB 1871 Fong Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB28 · 2026-08-31
Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures. (AB 28 Schiavo Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1981 · 2026-08-31
Subsidized childcare: reimbursement rates: reporting. (AB 1981 Aguiar-Curry Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2414 · 2026-08-31
Developmental services: direct support professionals. (AB 2414 NGUYEN Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1841 · 2026-08-31
State holidays: Native American Day. (AB 1841 Ramos Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2383 · 2026-08-31
Electricity: data centers. (AB 2383 ZBUR Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2294 · 2026-08-31
State holidays: Sylvia Mendez Day. (AB 2294 Ta Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2437 · 2026-08-31
Impounded vehicles. (AB 2437 Chen Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
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