Death penalty veto override close in California Assembly
AP survey shows death penalty backers are three votes from a two thirds majority in the California Assembly as lawmakers prepare to vote. At least 51 Democrats and 34 Republicans are listed as supporting or likely supporting the bill, with eight undecided and two vacancies affecting the tally.
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High school hooky bill passes Assembly on religious hour
The Assembly approved a measure allowing schools to excuse students for an hour three days a week for religious study. Critics warned it could encourage truancy while supporters said it meets a need for moral instruction.
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Bill bars donation exceptions under California education bill
Assembly weighs ending campaign donor exemptions for minor parties and a Communist candidate in San Francisco while debating religious activity in schools. Critics fear the measure could undermine education and promote pretense of religion, with supporters arguing equal disclosure and broader school participation.
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Death sentences rise and fall under 1976 LEAA census
A government census released Thursday shows 20 Americans were sentenced to death in 1976, with 44 on death row in 23 states as of December 31. The 6 percent drop from 1975 followed court rulings invalidating state capital laws. Florida led with 81 on death row, California 64, Ohio 67. one federal death sentence remained, Kaiser awaiting further action after the federal death penalty was struck down.
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