Lawmakers Move Bill to Review State Highway Budget
Capitol Sacramento UPI A Senate committee advanced a bill allowing the legislature to review the roughly 1 billion dollar state highway budget annually. Critics warned it could halt progress while supporters said it ensures proper spending by lawmakers. Only Sen James Wheinsare voted no.
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Sacramento
UPI
Transportation Committee
Wille L. Grown
San Francisco
Bil
Jerry Russell
Department of Public Works
Brown
James E.wheinsare
R-La Habra
Gav
Rona Respan
School tax bill hearing in doubt stalls reform deal
In Sacramento AP reports the 1.4 billion school finance tax reform package, backed by Gov Reagan and Democratic leaders, may not receive a crucial Senate Finance Committee hearing after the measure passed the Senate Revenue and Taxation panel. Committee chair Sen Randolph Coller said the bill arrived too late to be placed on Wednesday’s agenda without waiving rules, jeopardizing a final Senate floor vote.
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Sacramento
Reagan
Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
Senate
Randolph Coller
T+Yreka
California Senate weighs wild rivers protection bills
In Sacramento UPI reports the Finance Committee backed two rival wild rivers bills to shield California north coast rivers. The Collier measure would bar dams on the Eel River without legislative approval and require a 1977 flood plan. The Behr bill adds a 20 year dam moratorium and bans planning without lawmakers' consent.
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Sacramento
UPI
California
Senate
Finance Committee
Randolph Collier
D-Yreka
Peter Hehr
R-Tiburan
Assembly
Ronald Reagan
Eel River
State Resources Agency
Sweetheart Bill pension bill advances in committee
In Sacramento UPI reporting, a Retirement Committee narrowly approves a so called Sweetheart Bill pension proposal. It would allow the wife of former Assembly colleague lobbyist Richard W. McCollister to reserve half his retirement allowance as survivor benefits if she outlives him. The measure moves to the Ways and Means Committee on a 4-1 vote led by Sen Ralph Dills.
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Sacramento
UPI
Assembly
Ralph €. Dills
Darden
Ways and Means Committee
Richard W. McCollister
Dills
Assembly Cons Amendment Adopted In Legislature Vote
Summary of California legislative actions on constitutional amendments and bills. ACA measures on reorganizing legislature, rent assessments, redevelopment bonds, and other items. several proposals moved toward governor or to voters. Notable votes include final passage, rejection, and transfers between chambers. multiple items await November ballot or gubernatorial action.
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Assembly
Moretti
D-Van Nuys
Brathwaite
Dos Angeles
Burgener
San Diego
D-Gardena
Bill to end exclusive park cabin leases in Marin County
A bill sent to Gov Reagan would strip long running leases on 13 cabins in a Marin County undeveloper state park. The measure, approved 58-4 by the Assembly, would terminate existing leases and prohibit renewals. Renters include notable San Francisco professionals and Berkeley academics, with public access barred by a gated area.
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Isacramento
UPL
Ronald Reagan
Marin County
Assembly
Peter H. Behr
R-Touron
Behr
Francista Bay
William P. Mott
Department of Parks and Recreation
Department
Cins
Peple
Charles W. Kenady
San Francisco
Look Magazine
Sam Wranvisco
Joseph
Aliota
William Howard Brown
Bond Brnker
Henry Carlyle
Jerome Dwight
Ellis M. Kihani
Pillsbury, Mitcison
Sutra
Rosemary Patton
Paul Taylor
Department of Economics
University of California At Berkeley
Edward 8. Towne Jr
Livian W. Bull
Shriners Hospital
Legislative revamping moves to ballot measure
Sacramento reports final legislative approval for a constitutional amendment to allow year round sessions similar to a congressional schedule. Assembly Speaker Bat Moretti says the change could save 150000 to 250000 dollars annually while Republican leader Robert Managan argues deadlines would speed up action on bills.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Senate
Bat Moretti
D-Van Nuys
Moretti
Republican Assembly
Robert T. Managan
Tracy
Coastline protection bill killed by Senate committee
Conservationists backed measure to control California coast development failed in the Senate Natural Resources Committee with 3 yes votes short of the five required. Assemblyman Almir Sieroty voiced determination to push the issue, noting conservatism in leadership and the likelihood of renewed efforts for a November ballot initiative. The bill would establish a permit system across a 1000 yard coastal swath and extend control three miles offshore, with regional boards and local officials sharing authority.
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Sacramento
California
Senate
Barkers
Hat
Comjultter
Almi Sieroty
Donald, Grunsky
Lietoty
Senate approves funds for higher education in California
California lawmakers approved nearly 17 million dollars in extra higher education funding while rejecting faculty pay raises and a court reform plan. The largest grant, 9.36 million, would establish family medicine as a state specialty, aiming to increase general practitioners. The measure SB 605 received broad support despite earlier budget and program objections.
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Sacramento
California Senate
California bill urges UC regents to boost family practice training
Sacramento UPI reports that a $9.3 million measure reverses an earlier vote to press the University of California regents to develop programs for medical students who want to become family practice physicians. The bill by Sen. Stephen Teale was defeated but sent to the Assembly on a reconsideration vote. The constitution limits state leverage, yet Teale urged action.
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Sacramerto
UPI
University of California Regents
Stephen P.teal
D-Rail Road
Assembly
Teale
Senate
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