Unruh presses for independence as California Assembly legacy
Former Assembly speaker Unruh, who left his Inglewood seat to pursue the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, touts his push for an independent legislature and calls for major reforms. He backs a unicameral system and public financing to curb campaign costs while reflecting on his years shaping California government.
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Senate Executes Environmental Bills Sparks Assembly Attack
Assembly speaker Robert Monagan accused the Senate of nearly summarily killing major environmental protection bills approved by the Assembly. He blamed the highway lobby for the defeat of measures to use road funds for smog research and mass transit, noting other environmental proposals were also vetoed by Senate committees.
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UPS
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San Diego
California bars regain use of saloon signs in historic reversal
Gov. Ronald Reagan signed a bill allowing drinking establishments to call themselves saloons bars or barrooms, ending a 35 year old state ban. Assemblyman John T. Knox sponsored the measure permitting these terms on exterior signs and branding. The move restored a bygone California terminology and drew light humor from Reagan.
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UPI
Ronald Reagan
California
John T. Knox
Richmond
Reagan
UPS
Smog Bill Signed With Heavy Fines for Violators
Sacramento reports a new air pollution measure by Assemblyman Pete Schabarum sets a $6000 daily fine for private industry or public agencies that violate a pollution abatement order from the State Air Resources Board or local districts. Motor vehicles are exempt.
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Pete Schabarum
R-Covina
State Air Resources Board
Plan to Use Road Funds for Smog Control Defeated
SACRAMENTO UP I The Assembly defeated 44 14 a constitutional amendment to divert highway funds to smog control and public transit with 75 million annually available for local use if ratified. The plan would let cities spend 25 percent of state highway funds for smog research and rapid transit subject to voter approval.
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Sacramento
UPI
James Mills
D-San Diego
California
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