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Roth's Criminal Justice Mental Competency Bill Clears Key Senate Hurdle

March 28, 2023

SACRAMENTO—Legislation by Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside), SB 349, clarifying the law surrounding a defendant’s ability to declare mental competency, consistent with a Court of Appeal ruling, cleared the State Senate’s Public Safety Committee today by a vote of 5-0.

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Sens. Ochoa Bogh and Roth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen and Expand 211 Services in California

February 10, 2023

(Sacramento, CA) – Today, Sens. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) and Richard Roth (D-Riverside) announced their bipartisan legislation, SB 318, “The 211 Infrastructure Act,” to strengthen and expand 211 services across California. Assemblymembers Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) and Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) join the members as co-authors.

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Senator Richard D. Roth Honors Fallen Deputy

January 26, 2023

(SACRAMENTO) – Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) is proud to honor the sacrifice of fallen Riverside Deputy Sheriff Isaiah Cordero. SCR 16 will rename a specified portion of State Highway Route 60 in the County of Riverside as the Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway.

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Senator Roth Continues the Fight for Greater Access to Justice In Inland Southern California

January 17, 2023

(SACRAMENTO) – Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) introduced SB 75 which would add 26 new superior court judgeships to underserved regions across the state, including Inland Southern California where the majority of the judicial need in the state is concentrated. “Every day we see the real impacts of our overwhelmed justice system in case dismissals, delayed trials and more. If we as a State truly believe in justice, we must provide it in a timely fashion to every Californian regardless of zip code” said Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside).

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Senator Roth Reappointed Chair of the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development

January 11, 2023

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) is pleased to announce that President Pro Tem Toni Atkins has reappointed him as Chair of the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development, a position he has held since 2020.

Senator Roth said, “It is a great honor to have the opportunity to continue to serve as Chair of this committee that plays an important role in the protection of consumers, the economic health of the state, and the well-being of all Californians.”

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Senator Richard D. Roth Honors Riverside Legend

January 09, 2023

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) is proud to commemorate the lifelong accomplishments of Joseph Tavaglione with a Senate Concurrent Resolution. SCR 13 will rename the interchange, where State Highway Routes 60 and 91 meet Interstate 215 in Riverside County, the Joseph Tavaglione Interchange.

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Senator Roth Introduces Bills on Child Abuse Prevention, Mental Health Access and Substance Abuse Education

December 05, 2022

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) introduced three bills demonstrating a range of priorities for the upcoming 2023-2024 legislative session.

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Senator Roth Supports University of California Academic Workers

November 18, 2022

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) shared the following statement concerning the strike carried out by the UAW union representing 48,000 academic workers across the UC system:

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Riverside Legal Aid Recognized as Nonprofit of the Year

June 08, 2022

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) proudly honored Riverside Legal Aid as Senate District 31’s 2022 Nonprofit of the Year. The nonprofit’s Executive Director, Rita Smith, and esteemed member, Ernie Reguly, were welcomed to Sacramento to be honored for the occasion.

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Mental Health Initiatives Take a Primary Role in this Year’s Legislative Successes

May 27, 2022

(SACRAMENTO) – Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) acknowledged the tremendous effort by the State Senate this week to move forward a package of mental health bills to address our state’s mental health crisis. 

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