California housing bills aim to aid low income renters
Senate committee action moves two versions of Gov. Brown’s housing measure toward passage. It seeks up to 1 billion dollars in annual state housing aid for low and middle income Californians, backed by up to 250 million in bonds for loans and new housing finance agency oversight. The plan forecasts 18 000 new jobs and 20 000 dwellings in the first 18 months, with many buyers qualifying for assistance though experts say it won’t meet the 200 000 units needed next year. The moral obligation clause was dropped in a 10 1 Senate vote amid debates over bond guarantees. The measure awaits floor action after Finance and Local Government committee approvals.
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Finance Committee
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George Zenovich
Fresno
Assembly Housing Committee
Peter Chacon
San Diego
Zehovich
Malpractice Coverage Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill to curb malpractice insurance shortages awaits action in the Senate as 4000 Northern California doctors risk losing coverage. The measure, by Assemblyman Alister McAlister, would require carriers to join a state underwriting association when the state determines subsantial unavailability in a county, with the association providing coverage. The move follows Argonaut Insurance Co. canceling malpractice contracts with medical societies in eight counties, prompting higher rates and limited policy terms.
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Senate
California
Alister McAlister
Dsan Jose
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Assembly
Argonaut Insurance Co
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Sacramento jury acquits Cullen on drunk driving
From Our State Bureau Sacramento Assemblyman Mike Cullen was acquitted by a Sacramento Municipal Court jury after six hours of deliberation. The officer said Cullen drove erratically on January 23 in downtown Sacramento. Cullen testified heavy fog justified cautious driving after a five hour period with five drinks. Blood samples showed readings of .09 and .06 as hospital labs confirmed.
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Assembly bills curb advance payments in home projects
California Assembly approved measures to stop contractors from demanding full payment before finishing work. One bill limits down payments to 100 dollars or 1 percent of the contract, whichever is greater, with exceptions for completion bonds. Other bills address student records and drug sentencing, sent to the Senate for action.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Alister McAlister
San Jose
Vincent Thomas
D-San Pedro
Thomas
Senate
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