California weighs impact of second school tax ruling
California weighs the Minnesota district judge Miles W Lord ruling affirming Serrano. The California Supreme Court had found the financing system unconstitutional for creating inequality among students. The state seeks review while Minnesota argues the Serrano principle aligns with equal protection under the fourteenth amendment. Sanford Gruskin notes the ruling may aid Serrano supporters. John Coom welcomes the shift toward correcting educational inequities.
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Berkeley
Abortion Bill Killed in California Senate Panel
The lone survivor of a five bill package to limit therapeutic abortion was quietly killed by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee. Assemblyman Robert Burke’s measure would have barred a doctor who recommended an abortion from serving on hospital abortion screening committees and would bar committee members from performing the procedure in reviewed cases.
Harmer seeks compromise on California tax relief plan
In Sacramento Senate Republican leader John Harmer urged passage of a $718 million tax relief package with features earlier agreed by Gov. Reagan and Democrats. The plan would raise $716 million this year and $12 billion in 1973 74, primarily benefiting homeowners, with additional measures affecting senior citizens renters and various taxes. The Revenue and Taxation Committee delayed action until next week as debate continued between GOP and Democrats amid broader questions about pursuing a mini tax package to close the current deficit.
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California approves five billion teacher retirement aid bill
Sacramento moves a 5 billion debt rescue for the State Teachers' Retirement System through the Senate with 33 yes votes and one no. The bill shifts to a pay as you go plan, adds a 1 percent windfall for retirees since 1965, and requires annual state funding of 135 million dollars for three years while districts raise contributions to fund half the increase. If signed by Governor Reagan, the measure affects roughly 45 000 retirees and reshapes district and taxpayer costs over six years.
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