Governor Bills Signed Nursing Redefines Practice of Nursing
Legislative actions reported from Sacramento cover nursing practice expansion to include planning and performing patient care services, along with updates to married persons corporate share rights and child abuse reporting. Additional bills address fishery permits, vehicle emissions, and jurisdiction over salmon spawning areas.
California Senate approves near zero emission car bill
The California Senate passed a bill by Sen. Nicholas Petris setting stringent new car standards for 1977 models. Vehicles would emit one gram per mile of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen, and engines must reach at least 15 percent fuel efficiency. Critics doubt feasibility, but Petris says passage would push industry to market advanced engines, including steam and electric concepts.
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California to double fire force and cut hours
Sacramento reports State Forester Lewis A. Moran says California will double its frontline forest and brush fire workforce to 3,200 and reduce weekly hours from 120 to 80 to align with a federal wage standard of at least 1.90 per hour. The plan requires about 6.4 million dollars more in the forestry budget as Gov. Reagan's administration weighs funding. Ray B. Hunter, State Director of Conservation, said he discussed the need with the governor and cabinet.
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Alcoholism insurance plan eyed for public employees
Sacramento AP report says a one year experimental program will provide alcoholism insurance for about 340 000 public employees and their families enrolled in state health plans. California will cover premiums with benefits including 27 days inpatient care 50 days recovery home residence and 45 outpatient visits. The pilot runs through July 30 with an estimated cost not to exceed 500 000 dollars.
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Arlen Gregorio
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Gregorio Sai
Voting aid in Spanish backed in California bill AB 3088
The Assembly backed legislation to require voting instructions posted in Spanish at every polling place in California. Assemblyman Jim Keysar of Granada Hills authored AB 3088 and the bill moved to the Senate on Thursday by a 50 to 3 vote.
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Brain death bill backed by California Assembly
The California Assembly approved ARI60 by Assemblyman Dixon Arnett to redefine death for organ transplants. The measure, sent to the Senate on a 54 17 margin, declares death when the brain stops functioning, not when the heart ceases beating, enabling immediate effect upon governor's signature.
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New law requires reports on suspected child molestation cases
Sacramento AP reports a new statute requires health and welfare officials to report suspected sexual molestation and infliction of physical or mental suffering on minors up to 18. The bill, signed Thursday by Gov. Romild Reagan, was proposed by Sen. Nicholas Petris of Oakland.
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Private college scholarship bill advances in Assembly
The measure AB3R62 by Assemblyman John Knox D Richmond passed the Assembly on a 49 to 10 vote and moves to the Senate. It would create 1 250 new grants yearly for three years starting 1975 76 covering one third of tuition up to 800 dollars. Assemblyman Leroy Greene says the program lowers state costs for public colleges by steering students toward private institutions.
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