No Fault Insurance Debate in California Sees Sharp Split
A Sacramento debate pits Massachusetts insurance chief John Ryan against California Trial Lawyers Association president Herb Tlauris over no fault auto coverage. Ryan argues costs fall and delays drop with mandatory no fault, while Tlauris warns it would strip most Californians of the right to sue.
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Revamping death penalty bid faces Senate rejection in California
In Sacramento the Senate Judiciary Committee quickly quashed a substitute life imprisonment proposal as unconstitutional. Supporters argue restoration of capital punishment seems likely later, while opponents point to the electorate's broad approval in November and push to align laws with Supreme Court rulings.
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Bid to Arm 25 Public Workers Faces Senate Vote
A Sacramento bill to arm 25 public employee groups including dog catchers and city park rangers failed in a Senate Judiciary Committee vote 4 to 4, needing seven votes to pass. Assembly members Garcia and Greene sponsored the measure to designate peace officers across many jobs who could carry firearms and make arrests. The piece also notes a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on capital punishment and California voters approving Prop 17.
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Waxman bill to curb car repossessions defeated in committee
Sacramento Senate Judiciary Committee defeated Assemblyman Henry Waxmans measure to end street repossessions by creditors without a court order. The Los Angeles Democrat argued the bill AB Sil would cost consumers more, while industry groups cautioned higher credit costs.
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Job safety bill targets unsafe employment sites
A measure introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday aims to toughen penalties against employers who allow unsafe employment sites to exist in Sacramento.
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