Lawmakers Seek Short Legislative Sessions in California
In Sacramento the 1971-72 California legislature faced early pressure to cut session length. Proposals include a March 14 bill-introduction cutoff, a June 20 adjournment target, and abolishing veto sessions. Republicans push for a two-day per-session limit and two-year terms to curb delays and waste.
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Legislature Spotlight and New Reapportionment Proposals
Yesterday's legislative scene highlighted bipartisan Senate and congressional reapportionment bills aimed at reviving stalled measures to align districts with constitutional and court rulings. The session featured reform proposals on legislative recess timing, a new Reapportionment Commission, and rules for session start and end dates, plus various bills on boxes, housing, and infrastructure.
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California no fault plan eyed by lawmakers in Sacramento
A proposed no fault car insurance plan would let civil suits proceed when medical expenses exceed 1308 dollars or in fatal, permanent injury cases. Companies would pay claims to their insured regardless of fault. Supporters say faster settlements and lower premiums. opponents note loss of jury-driven claims.
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Nejedly proposes 40 cent per voter campaign cap in California
Sen. John Nejedly introduces a plan to cap campaign spending at 20 cents per vote for primaries and 20 cents per vote for general elections. He argues limits will widen participation and reduce undue influence from large expenditures on candidacy.
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L A black solon backs Humphrey in race
Sen. Mervyn M. Dymally of Los Angeles the Senate's Democratic caucus chairman and the legislature's leading black endorsed Hubert H. Humphrey for president and criticized Edmund S. Muskie for dampening Negroes' hopes. He said Muskie lacks charisma and would have backed Humphrey anyway.
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