Battle over retirement bonus for defeated lawmakers stalls
In Sacramento the deadlock between Assemblymen McLennan and Brown blocks a bid to end the $1 million retirement bonus and add $15 million to the pension fund over five years. Brown opposes McLennan's amendment tactics while McLennan seeks a floor vote and a vehicle to bring the issue forward. SB 2094 and AB 4506 are the related bills.
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Youth suicide rate doubles among 15 24 year olds says UC expert
Berkeley AP report by Richard Seiden notes the 15 to 24 age death by own action rate nearly doubled in four years and may reach epidemic levels. He cites heroin and alcohol in the rise and urges tightened controls on barbiturate prescriptions and weapons. From 1945 1969 rate averaged 4.8 per 100000, rising 92 percent to 9.2 per 100000 from 1970 to 1972.
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Senate Passes Marijuana Penalty Bill in California
In Sacramento the State Senate approved a bill to reduce possession penalties for small amounts of marijuana from a possible felony to a misdemeanor. The measure would trim penalties for four ounces at home and two ounces elsewhere, not covering large quantities, sales, or concentrates. it now returns to the Assembly for concurrence.
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Schools freedom bill sent to Reagan for signing
Sacramento AP reports that a bill giving California public schools from elementary to community college level authority to initiate programs unless blocked by the Legislature won final approval. It would end state lockstep control and allow schools to do their own thing, a concept voter approved in Prop 5 in 1972. Governor Reagan previously vetoed a 1972 implementation bill and Vasconcellos predicted a sign.
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John Vastoncelics
D-San Jose
Reagan
Vasconcellos
Deputy DAs' early retirement bill fails in Senate panel
The Senate Finance Committee rejected Assemblyman John T. Knox's measure to raise deputy district attorney retirement age to 50 with partial pensions, arguing costs and training implications. Knox contended the bill would keep deputies longer and save training costs, while supporters cited limited votes for full passage despite Assembly approval.
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California brain death bill sent to Governor Reagan
The California Assembly sent to Gov. Reagan a bill redefining death as total and irreversible brain function cessation. It would require at least two physicians to determine death and aims to simplify transplant decisions, though supporters say it could apply beyond transplants. Critics questioned potential outcomes for patients with heart activity. The measure passed the Assembly 54 to 16 to concur with Senate amendments.
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Gov
Reagan
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Robert McLennan
Los Angeles
Walter Karabian
Monterey Park
Ban on ban on For Sale signs vetoed
Governor Reagan vetoed a bill that would bar cities from banning For Sale signs on real estate. He opposed preemption of local ordinances and argued the change undermines local control and home rule while not objecting to easing restrictions on property sales.
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Sacramento
UPI
Reagan
Reagan Punishment Bill Seeks Written Parental Consent
State Senator Nicholas Petris introduces a bill to bar corporal punishment by school officials on students including those with handicaps in most cases. The bill would permit such punishment only with the written consent of the parent or guardian and was sent to the governor on Wednesday.
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Nicholas Petris
Oakland
Senate Approves Ban on Pilot Lights in Gas Appliances
SACRAMENTO UPS The Senate approved energy saving legislation by a 214 vote to pass final passage banning sale of gas stoves and appliances with pilot lights. New gas devices would require ignition like a lighter flint wheel and ban to take effect in 1977 or after a suitable ignition system is developed. Author Sen Alfred E Alquist and supporters say pilot lights waste about six percent of California natural gas.
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Senate
Reagan Oh
Alfred E. Alquist
D-San Jose
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