California approves 26.8 million pay rise for state workers
The California Assembly, by 64 to 18, approved a five percent raise for most state employees, excluding UC and state college teachers, sending the measure to Governor Reagan. Debates centered on budget deficits and fiscal responsibility as a companion tax bill stalled. Senator Moscone touted the increase as long needed.
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Health aide measure defeated in California assembly
A bill to certify welfare recipients as homemaker health aides failed 21 to 27 in the California Assembly. Proponents argued it would aid up to 60 000 people by combining homemaker and health aide roles under Public Health supervision, while opponents warned about safety and funding gaps.
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UPI
Assembly
Leo T. McCarthy
San Francisco
William Bagley
San Rafael
Senate
Joli Burton
Bagley
Department of Public Health
Fidence
John Nejedly
Tota
Walnut Creek
Attica
New York
Governent
California approves open star presidential primary proposal
California lawmakers approve a constitutional amendment to create an all star presidential primary open to all nationally recognized candidates beginning in 1976. The plan, backed by Sen. Alfred J. Alquist and opposed by Gov. Reagan, moves toward a June ballot ratification.
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UPI
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All Star
Oregon
Alfred J. Alquist
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Alquist
Reagan
Richard Nixen
Senate
Alsquist
Bitter pesticide bill dies in California Assembly
In Sacramento the Assembly rejected Sen. Nicholas Porris's measure backed by Cesar Chavez's farm union. The bill would have set farm chemical safety rules and required warning signs at treated fields while shifting enforcement from Agriculture to Public Health. The proposal failed 38 to 0 with at least 41 votes needed.
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Nicholas Porris
Oakland
Cesar Chavez
Farm Labor Union
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State Department of Public Health
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Agriculture Department
Governor signs first state pilot program for mentally retarded children
The governor signed bills including a landmark pilot program for special education serving mentally retarded children aged 3 to 5. Other measures included a state public defender for appeals, warning on freeway route notices, and noise insulation regulations. Assembly and Senate actions covered retirement raises, juror age changes, and funding for firefighting pay.
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Etate
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Hetender
Dymally
D-Lus
Angeles
Department of Futue Works
Ballensen
Beverly Hills
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Deilanson
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Senate approves measures to curb prison violence
Sacramento AP report says the California Senate approved a bill creating an independent ombudsman to hear convicts grievances and report to the legislature. The 21 4 vote and remarks by Senator Howard Way cite prison violence deaths since 1970 and frame the measure as a safety valve and step in the right direction.
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Assembly
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Exeter
California
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Way
California to award additional pay for CHP and firemen
The California Legislature approved pay hikes totaling 7.2 million for CHP officers and state firefighters. The bills move to Governor Reagan for signature, with 65-3 and 54-3 Assembly votes respectively. Provisions detail 5.4 million for CHP raises from vehicle fees and 5.43 million for firemen, with oversight and ombudsman roles noted.
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