Senator Richard D. Roth

(SACRAMENTO) – As stewards of this state, the Legislature is duty-bound to ensure California’s natural resources are appropriately safeguarded. Today, Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) introduced Senate Bill 307. Co-authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), SB 307 enhances protections to California’s deserts by ensuring any future water transfers – from groundwater basins underlying desert lands – do not adversely affect the desert’s natural or cultural resources, including groundwater resources or sensitive habitats.

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s first State of the State address:

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth issued the following statement in response to the 5 to 4 ruling by the United States Supreme Court:

(SACRAMENTO) – Senator Richard D. Roth shared his plan for a greater investment in the health and wellness of Inland Southern California. Senate Bill 56 will provide a one-time appropriation for the construction of a new University of California, Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine facility with an additional investment for ongoing support. Assemblymembers Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) and Jose Medina (D-Riverside) are both principal co-authors of the bill.

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Inauguration:

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth introduced legislation to bring six new superior court judgeships to California. Co-authored by Assemblymembers Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) and Jay Obernolte (R-Big Bear Lake), Senate Bill 16 seeks to relieve an overwhelming pressure felt in the state’s justice system.

RIVERSIDE, CA – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) will hold a media availability following a public hearing by the Career Technology and the New Economy Select Committee. In today’s education landscape, California appears to be suffering a communication breakdown between education and the needs of private industry. Today’s hearing will afford an opportunity to learn about recent funding and education initiatives intended to enhance Career Technology Education, and the role the Legislature can play to ensure its success.

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth’s Medical Records Protection Act won the approval of his colleagues on the Senate Floor. It is now on its way to the State Assembly.

“This is a victory for Californians,” said Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside). “In today’s world of managed care, it is of the utmost importance that patients have access to medical records throughout their lifetimes. A physician has a responsibility for a patient’s continuity of care; this bill ensures that responsibility is taken seriously. ”

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, the California State Senate unanimously voted in support of Senator Richard D. Roth’s SB 1112. This crucial piece of legislation empowers California drivers to mitigate our homelessness crisis by creating a specialized license plate that uses the “#” symbol, thus funding supportive and transitional services.

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, the California State Senate voted in unanimous support of Senator Richard D. Roth’s consumer protection bill, SB 1087. This measure demands greater accountability and transparency of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) lenders to cut out abusive practices.