Assembly Wage Bill Introduced in California Legislature
Governor Brown backs wage legislation introducing a $1.25 minimum wage for most workers not covered by federal rules. Assemblyman Augustus Hawkins sponsors the bill, outlining few exemptions and noting special permits for some apprentices and learners, with handicapped workers granted waivers.
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Gov
Brown
Assembly
Augustus Hawins
Los Angeles
Hawkins
Richards Proposes Apportionment Reform in California
Sen. Richard Richards of Los Angeles introduces the first 1959 reapportionment bill. It raises Assembly seats to 30 from 8 per congressmen, aims for districts within 15 percent population variance, and confines congressional districts to three Assembly districts each. The measure preserves the Senate’s 40 districts and targets ending gerrymandering amid the next census.
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Sacramento
Richard Richards
Los Angeles
State Assembly
California
Richards
Senate
Gov Brown to Spell Out Smog Plan
Los Angeles UP Day describes Gov Brown indicating he will reveal a statewide smog action program next week via a message to the Legislature. He told the Industrial Safety Conference the plan will mobilize state resources for health and safety and extend beyond county lines.
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Los Angeles
Sprown
Gready
Industrial Safety Conference
Brown
Fire Leads Agents to Illegal Still in Suburban Pa
Report notes that firemen found an unoccupied building containing a still with a 2,500 gallon capacity. State liquor agents say they plan to raise the price of marriage licenses from $2 to $5 as part of inflation measures discussed by State Sen Carl D. Christen Jr. and linked to enforcement actions in Sacramento and Conshocken.
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Carl DL. Christen
Sen
D-Eureka
Sacramento at a Glance Governor Reassigns Key Posts and Bills Move
The governor appoints Dr. Daniel Braun to head mental hygiene replacing Dr. Marshais Porter as state director. Assembly passes measures on bus usage for out of state festival transport, tax changes, education board restructuring, jury duty pay, welfare sharing, and union health programs. Senate discusses bridges, highways, aqueducts, and rapid transit plans with several capital projects and regulatory updates across various departments.
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Daniel Braun
Paladelphie
Marshais B. Porter
Uenty Clineachintat
ALE Fish and Game Commission
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Garrigus
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MacBride
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Allen
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Lax Criminal Prosecution Commission
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Los Angeles
Britschgl
Redwood Aly
Rees
Senate
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Ville
Alesi
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Ventura
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McCarthy
Grunsky
Watsonville
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