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Eight Cervantes Bills Approved by Assembly Appropriations Committee

Today, eight of Senator Sabrina Cervantes’ (D-Riverside) bills were approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. These bills address safeguarding personal privacy, affordability for working families, and protecting the right to vote for millions of lawfully registered California voters.

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Cervantes’ Bill Safeguarding Privacy and Placing Guardrails on Automated License Plate Recognition Clears Assembly Appropriations

Senate Bill 1013 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) was approved today by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. This critical and timely legislation would establish robust safeguards regarding the use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) data. The bill would prohibit public agencies from retaining ALPR information for more than 30 days unless it is on a defined hot list; it would also mandate that operators and end users of ALPR systems strengthen their safeguards.
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Cervantes’ California Voting Rights Act of 2026 Approved by Assembly Appropriations

Today, the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 (CVRA 2026), comprised of Senate Bills 1164 and 1360 authored by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. CVRA 2026 updates the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 to address vote dilution, expands language access assistance to limited English proficiency (LEP) voters, and reinforces safeguards against voter suppression.
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2026-27 Young Legislators Program

I am happy to share that applications are now open for the 2026-27 Young Legislators Program (YLP)!

If you know a high school junior or senior who lives or attends school in the 31st District, encourage them to apply today!
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RIVERSIDE RECORD: Sen. Cervantes, Xavier Becerra Advocate For Passage Of Voting Rights Bills

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes was joined Aug. 7, 2026 by Xavier Becerra at a press conference calling on legislators to support a pair of bills aimed at protecting the voting rights of Californians.
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Calling All Teachers: Join us on Aug. 14!

On Friday, August 14, from 3 to 5 p.m., I invite you to attend my 4th Annual Educate & Elevate: Teacher Appreciation & Supply Giveaway.

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CA Budget Delivers for the 31st District!

The balanced, fiscally responsible California budget protects healthcare, childcare, and access to justice while building our rainy-day fund to prepare for future challenges.
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IE Business Daily: State backs Eastvale’s efforts to get an exclusive ZIP code

As reported by IE Business Daily and featured on the City of Eastvale's July 2026 newsletter --- On June 15, the state legislature unanimously approved a Senate Joint Resolution sponsored by Sen. Sabrina Cervantes, D-Riverside, asking Congress and President Trump to approve legislation that will give Eastvale an exclusive ZIP code.
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Capitol Weekly: Shaping AI’s effect on employment in California

Authored by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), SB 928 bans the California State University from replacing faculty with AI, while still allowing for its use. Cervantes said AI tools should support educators, not replace them.