Senate panel defeats 38 year olds drinking measure
In Sacramento UPI the Senate Judiciary Committee rejected an Assembly backed proposal to lower the drinking age from 22 to 18. Sen. Donald Grunsky warned it would harm youth, while proponents argued for equal rights and votes for 18 year olds. Sen. Arjen Gregorio kept the bill alive by asking reconsideration amid laughter at Moscone's tale of letting children drink wine.
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Backers vow to try again on no fault auto bill
The last major no fault auto insurance bill died 6-5 in the Senate Judiciary Committee, short of approval. Backers pledged to seek reconsideration when the missing 13th member, Nicholas Petris, can attend. Governor Reagan’s influence and veto threats shaped debate as supporters pushed for faster claims and lower court backlogs.
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Bill to restore vetoed UC pay hike introduced
SACRAMENTO UC pay raise restoration moves forward after Gov Reagan vetoed a 12 4 percent boost for University of California and state college faculty. Assemblyman E Richard Barnes amended the bill to grant the full 12 4 percent, arguing the 7 or 5 percent approved by Reagan failed to offset living costs and three years without a raise.
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California Mint Reform Measure Faces Potential Reagan Call
The measure may receive a phone call from President Reagan as supporters consider how to influence the reform effort. Rates in California could shift in response to this political maneuver and ongoing public debate.
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Auto accident claims seen trimmed by cleanup
Kehoe argues that removing some "hanky panky" in auto accident cases could cut settlements by as much as 40 percent. The remark suggests reforms to reduce inflated payouts and speed resolutions.
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