Senator Richard D. Roth

Senator Richard D. Roth

Senator Richard D. Roth

Senator Roth’s Proposal to Protect Small Businesses, Ensure ADA Compliance Approved by Assembly Judiciary Committee

January 19, 2016

Senator Richard D. Roth’s (D-Riverside) proposal to protect California’s small businesses and the disabled community was approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee today on a bipartisan vote of 9-0.

Senate Bill 269 is a modified version of last year’s Senate Bill 251, which was also authored by Senator Roth and vetoed by the Governor. SB 269 removes the tax credit that was the focus of the Governor’s veto, reduces the employee ceiling for qualifying businesses from 100 to 50 employees, and makes other clarifying changes.

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Senator Roth's "Veterans Bill of Rights" Approved by Senate Committee

January 12, 2016

First bill in California’s history and only second in Nation to codify veterans’ rights into law passes on bipartisan, unanimous vote

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) announced today that Senate Bill 112, also known as the Veterans Bill of Rights, has passed the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on a bipartisan, unanimous vote of 5-0.

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Senator Roth’s Statement on the Governor’s 2016-17 Budget Proposal

January 7, 2016

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) issued the following statement on Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed 2016-17 budget:

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Senator Roth Praises Decision to Build New Air Force Stealth Bomber in California

October 27, 2015

Roth, a retired two-star Air Force general who authored critical legislation to bring the project to California, calls the project a “smart investment” in economy and national security

RIVERSIDE, CA  -- Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) praised the Department of Defense and United States Air Force’s selection today of Northrop Grumman Corp to build the Air Force’s new strategic bomber aircraft in California.

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Senator Roth’s Statement on Governor’s Veto of Senate Bill 251

October 12, 2015

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) issued the following statement on the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 251:

“I was baffled to receive a voicemail Saturday morning from the Governor’s office informing me that SB 251, a proposal with widespread bipartisan support in the Legislature, had been vetoed.

“I am even more confused about his veto message. The disabled community and small business owners agreed the tax credit was a wise and prudent part of this proposal.  Neither side raised any issue of concern with it over the course of our year-long negotiations.

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Senator Roth to Host Free “Pathways to Higher Education” Conference in Riverside

October 1, 2015

Free event will give students and parents in-depth look at what it takes to be college and career ready

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) will host a FREE “Pathways to Higher Education” conference in conjunction with the Riverside Unified School District on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at John W. North High School in Riverside.

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Senator Roth to Host “Pathways to Higher Education” Conference in Jurupa Valley

September 21, 2015

Free event gives students and parents in-depth look at what it takes to be college and career ready

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) announced today that he will be hosting a FREE “Pathways to Higher Education” conference in conjunction with the Jurupa Unified School District on Saturday, September 26, 2015.

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Jurupa Valley to Honor Senator Roth for his Fight to Save Riverside County’s Newest Cities

September 16, 2015

(JURUPA VALLEY, CA) -- Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) announced today that the City of Jurupa Valley will recognize him with a proclamation for his fight to save Riverside County’s newest cities on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

Local leaders are praising Senator Roth’s bipartisan leadership and hard work with the successful passage of Senate Bill 107, the local government budget trailer bill that provides financial relief for Riverside County’s newest cities.

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State Senate Sends Measure Helping Riverside County’s Newest Cities to Governor

September 11, 2015

Senate Bill 107 includes critical provisions to erase debt incurred by Riverside County cities as a result of 2011 Vehicle License Fee shift

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 107, the local government budget trailer bill providing a major victory for Riverside County’s newest cities:

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Senator Roth’s Proposal to Protect Small Businesses, Ensure ADA Compliance Approved by State Assembly

September 10, 2015

The California State Assembly approved Senator Richard D. Roth’s (D-Riverside) proposal to protect California’s small businesses and ensure access for the disabled community on a bipartisan vote of 63-4 today.

Senate Bill 251 is supported by the California Chamber of Commerce as a “job creator,” and is a narrowly crafted provision that provides businesses with much needed disability access education, resources and training.