Reagan backed merit plan advances in Senate vote
Senator Donald Gronsky’s six commission merit plan clears a Senate committee, moving toward full Senate approval. Opponent George Moscone sees risk of bar association patronage. Gronsky argues the plan eliminates political patronage in California judicial appointments.
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Sacramento
Ronald Reagan
Senate Committee
Reagan
Senate
Assembly
Donald L. Gronsky
Watsonville
George Moscone
San Francisco
Gronsky
Grunsky
Moscone
California
Unenforceable LSD Influence Bill Fails in Assembly
In Sacramento the bill by Peter F. Schabarum would criminalize being under LSD or similar drugs, shifting proof to the accused. Opponents warned the broad list would label many as under influence and hinder enforcement. The measure was defeated 24 to 31 as critics called it unenforceable.
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Sacramento
Peter F. Schabarum
R-Covina
Gordon W. Duffy
R-Hanford
Bill Limiting Terms of Governors Fails
SACRAMENTO California Assembly rejects Governor Reagan term limit proposal. Assemblyman Jess Unruh argues voters can oust an unpopular governor. Assemblyman Charles J. Conrad supports a two-term constitutional amendment. it fails for lack of two-thirds votes.
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Sacramento
UPI
Assembly
Ronald Reagan
Charles J. Conrad
Sherman Oaks
Conrad
Reagan
Xerox Merger Moves Toward Final Approval In California
Stockholders of Xerox Corp and Scientific Data Systems approved the merger. SDS will become a wholly owned subsidiary. In California politics, an Assembly measure failed 38 to 27, blocking a proposed eight year governor tenure extension and a joint ticket plan.
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Los Angeles
Xerox Corp
Scientific Data Systems
SDS
Reagan
Assembly passes bill banning paramilitary groups on campuses
SACRAMENTO The Assembly approved a bill extending the definition of paramilitary organizations to include groups that practice with weapons or disrupt school activities. Members who assemble for weapon drills could face up to one year in county jail and a $1000 fine.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Frank Lanterman
R-La Canada
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