Assembly unit OKs smog-device repeal
California Assembly Ways and Means Committee narrowly approved a repeal of the 1966 smog device rule for 1.9 million cars in the Los Angeles Basin. Supporters argued costs and fairness. opponents and the Air Resources Board defended the program as reducing smog alerts. The measure moves to a floor vote amid debate over stationary sources versus vehicles.
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California housing measure to fund low income homes
An Assembly committee approved a near one billion dollar bill to create a state housing finance agency. It would authorize 950 million in bonds for low interest loans to build rental housing and rehabilitate homes for Californians with limited means, creating up to 20 000 units and 18 000 jobs. The measure sets a 43 404 per year salary cap for the board president.
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Cullen to push urgency bill on auto insurance rates
Sacramento Assemblyman Mike Cullen D Long Beach will introduce urgency legislation to freeze auto insurance rates after the state Supreme Court decision allowing partial damages for contributory negligence. He cites fears rates will rise once comparative negligence is adopted and calls for public hearings before rate increases.
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