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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1975
Page
4
A group of 13 legislators introduces a bill to ban private possession of handguns in California. It would compensate owners at fair market value for guns surrendered to law enforcement during six months after January 1, 1977. Exceptions include club members and certain security personnel.
Sacramento officials said that prepaid health plans originated under Ronald Reagan will be terminated and replaced with Institutes for Medical Service. The move, cited as cracking down on fraud, assigns 90 days for plans to meet new standards, with enrollees moved to institutes or fee for service.
The California State Senate approved a 10 percent pay raise for its 120 members, raising annual pay from 21 120 to 23 232 starting Dec 6 1976. The measure passed 27 to 12 and moves to the Assembly, with critics noting self serving implications and press scrutiny.
In Sacramento the Senate narrowly approved a bill by Sen. David Roberts to criminalize hiring professional strikebreakers during strikes or lockouts. A 21-17 vote sends the measure to the Assembly. The bill defines a professional strike breaker as someone who offers to replace striking workers for five years with two or more employers.
The Senate blocked a campaign contributions limit of 100 dollars and a limited public financing plan for state government elections. Sen Anthony Beilenson led the effort, but the measure failed 17 to 19 in a 40-member body, needing 21 votes to advance.
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