Assembly OKs lower pot penalties in California
The California Assembly approved a conservative bill to reduce marijuana penalties, lowering possession from a felony to a misdemeanor. The measure, backed by Alan Sieroty, moves to the Senate Judiciary Committee amid support from the state Bar Association and past vetoes by Governor Reagan citing health concerns.
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Underdog candidate to hike 150 miles for governor bid
Sacramento UPI report says Jerome Wardic plans a 150 mile trek from the Mexican border to Los Angeles County to publicize his campaign for the 1974 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Wardic frames the long march as a show of his underdog effort seeking attention and votes in August.
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Remap plan approved but Reagan veto likely
Sacramento UPI reports a last chance drive to redraw Senate districts faced probable veto by Gov. Ronald Reagan. SB195 passed in the Senate 21-11 and in the Assembly 44-25 with bipartisan support and limited debate. The plan drew sharp criticism for gerrymander like shapes and a district through Grange County.
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Bill would tell of lobby activity
SACRAMENTO AP Legislation to require public disclosure of lobbyists and the bills they push was approved in its first committee test. Assemblyman Ken Meade Oakland authored the measure backed by Common Cause. The Assembly Rules Committee approved it unanimously, extending reporting requirements for gifts entertainment and contributions and adding enforcement teeth.
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Governor addresses My Day ceremony at West Capitol
The governor spoke on the West Capitol steps and met with Los Angeles elect Thomas Bradley in his arrival. The Assembly passed bills on auto insurance no fault, school solicitation limits, reapportionment, marijuana penalties, oil and gas lease restrictions, state accounting for obligations, and tax preparer bonding. Senate plans and related bills advanced or were introduced, including Bay Area Rapid Transit direct election and other fiscal provisions.
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Caucus asks Roybal to probe raids on Latins in Los Angeles
The Assembly Chicano Caucus asks Rep Edward Roybal to investigate raids by U S Immigration agents on Spanish surname residents in the Los Angeles area. Caucus Chairman Richard Alatorre objects to raids on people whose only fault is lacking naturalization.
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California panel approves environmental fund plan
In Sacramento, the Senate Governmental Organization Committee swiftly approved SBU94 creating Environmental Improvement Authority to pool agency budgets into a multi million ecology fund from the budget surplus. Sponsor James R. Mills said $200 million could flow to environmental programs, while Reagan tax rebate concerns were noted. Lou Cunningham announced a bid for City Council in November, with husband Walter Canninghin of Apollo VI managing her campaign.
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No fault bills could raise costs say consultants
A Milliman and Robertson study for the California Senate says no fault bills could nudge premiums up to 7 percent in some cases while other measures might lift or reduce costs by about 4 percent. The report notes the modeling is hypothetical and based on a simulated insurance picture, with several lawmakers criticizing the figures as not reflecting the real world.
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Smog device delay vetoed second time
RACKAMENTO UP I The Senate refused again to delay the installation of smog control devices on about five million vehicles. Senator Lis rence Walsh D Huntington Park chaired the transportation committee. The Assembly rejected the measure 24 to 16, three votes short of the 27 needed for passage, effectively killing the bill. The proposal sought to suspend state Air Resources Board requirements for retrofitting cars with devices to reduce nitrogen oxide. The board had already paused the program from July 1 to October 1 for further study on engine effects.
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