Proposal to limit personal wealth dies amid laughs
In a laughter filled Assembly hearing, a San Francisco lawmaker’s plan to cap inheritances at 1 million and family wealth at 10 million died. The committee will study the idea between sessions, as Burton suggested a 1 million personal wealth cap, arguing concentration harms democracy.
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Reagan Medi Cal plan reached by Reagan and Democrats
Sacramento reports a compromise Medi Cal reform plan to push prepaid health plans for the poor with statewide eligibility and financial controls. Assemblyman Campbell wins a Wednesday hearing after earlier committee vote disputes, outlining cost impacts and county reimbursements while promising continued care for the medically needy.
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Senate kills policing elections bill in California
The Senate Finance Committee blocked a bill to police California elections by creating a Fair Campaign Practices Commission. It proposed $5,000 fines for candidates convicted of violations under Sen. George Deukmejian. Sen. Fred Marler opposed the measure citing liability for unauthorized statements by supporters.
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Senate Finance Committee
California
Fair Campaign Practices Commission
George Deukmejian
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Fred Marler
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