Eastvale, along with other newly established California cities of the Riverside County that includes Jurupa Valley, Menifee and Wildomar, is in line to hopefully receive fair funding from the state that is equal to the funding other cities thanks to the approval of Senate Bill 130 on May 4 by the state assembly on a bipartisan vote of 72-1. It is going to be re-looked at by the state senate, which initially approved it on April 27 through a bipartisan vote of 34-0 during the 2017-2018 regular legislative session, according to the Eastvale city’s government website.

The act, which was drafted by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, is meant to amend Section 97.70 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code pertaining to local government finance and change it to take it into effect immediately as to manage the state’s budget, as expressed in the California Legislative Information website page of that particular bill.

This would help Eastvale receive much needed funding after losing such funding for critical public safety and municipal services due to 2011’s Senate Bill 89.

Democrat State Senator Richard D. Roth, who serves the 31st State Senate District of Riverside County, has praised the passing of the bill, stating in a press release that “for too long, Sacramento has failed to provide our region with its fair share” and that “there is no reason why these particular cities should be excluded from receiving an equitable share of state revenue which every other California city receives.”

Democrat Assembly member Sabrina Cervantes from District 60 that serves the City of Corona has joined her colleague Roth in acknowledging her support for the bill, saying on her website that she is “grateful that we have taken this important step towards making the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley financially whole again.”

“With this funding restored, Eastvale and Jurupa Valley would once again be able to provide essential public services to their residents. This includes increased levels of police patrols and firefighting protection, as well as faster response times by first responders.” Cervantes continues on her website.

With the Senate and Assembly approving the bill, it now awaits final approval from Governor Jerry Brown before going into full effect.