Panel approves substitute drug bill in California
In Sacramento the Senate Finance Committee advanced a substitute drug bill amid claims of consumer savings and health risks. Supporters led by Assemblyman Barry Keene say substitutions could save up to 45 million annually with no health danger, while opposed by drugmakers and doctors over medical risks.
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Assembly votes to repeal California fair trade law
The California Assembly approves repealing the 38 year old fair trade laws that set minimum retail prices for manufacturers and wholesalers. The 47-4 vote sends the measure to Gov. Brown. milk and liquor remain under different price laws. CNPA notes concerns over controlled pricing for newspapers.
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Southland air board bill stalls in Senate panel
Sacramento AP report says legislation to form a four-county South Coast Air Quality Management District stalled in the Senate Local Government Committee. Assemblyman Jerry Lewis pressed to roll vote, aiming to secure four aye votes to advance. The plan would replace the voluntary APCD with a 10 member regional board and stricter emission rules, excluding Ventura and Santa Barbara. Los Angeles County would lose voting power on the new board while retaining influence through the existing body. The measure requires an air quality plan by January 20, 1978.
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Suit tests state disclosure law over attorney client names
A legal challenge to California Prop 4 seeks to force Ukiah City Council member Barry Wood to reveal clients who paid more than $1,000, arguing the information is public and necessary to detect conflicts. The FPPC Ukiah city attorney and the attorney general join in seeking an injunction with no monetary damages. Wood says client names are confidential and privileged. he has filed only required financial interest statements.
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