SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 17 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

Monday, August 17, 2026

Assembly members examined how enacted laws they've championed are working in practice - covering housing, health care, worker protections, wildfire recovery, and more. Through public hearings and community meetings, lawmakers gathered direct input from Californians and identified concrete fixes to strengthen implementation. The effort builds on Speaker Rivas' broader push for accountability and investments in oversight.

SACRAMENTO - Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas believes passing a law is only the first step - the real test is making sure laws truly work for Californians.

That's the idea behind the Ass...