California Legislature Closes 1977 Session Amid Silliness and Policy Moves
In Sacramento, as the California Legislature adjourned for a prolonged break, Assembly speakers and members relaxed in the back rooms with wine and cigars, while the Senate faced a tense leadership moment. SB 7, Nate Holden's anti redlining bill, reached the governor with a narrow two vote margin.
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Sacramento
Nate Holden
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Richmond
Bill would help drought victims seek funds for water delivery
SB 469 by Sen. George Zenovich would allocate 4 million in toan funds and 1 million for emergency repairs to aid drought plagued farmers and ranchers. The Senate gave final legislative approval before midnight adjournment as lawmakers jovially teased clock timing and lawmakers traded lighthearted remarks.
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Gov. Brown
George Zenovich
Dpresno
Senate
Alquist and Chel Fail to Advance Trade Zone Bills
In Sacramento supporters of foreign trade zones for San Jose and Long Beach pressed two key bills. Sen Alfred Alquist and Assemblyman Fred Chel sponsored the measures, but neither gained approval as the session closed. The omnibus property tax relief bill also failed in the Senate.
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San Jose
Long Beach
Alfred EB
Alquist
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Fred Chel
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Ban of prosthetic tax voted From Gur State Bureau
California lawmakers vote to exempt artificial limbs eyes crutches braces and other prosthetic devices from sales tax. SB 588 by Sen Robert Wilson and Assemblywoman Leona Egeland passed 65 to 0 in the Assembly and 33 to 0 in the Senate. The measure was sent to Gov Brown for signature and would take effect January 1 1979 if approved.
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Jobless aid bill seeks unemployment benefits for inmates
A bill sent to the governor would let Ond Prison inmates earn unemployment eligibility for inside work at $2.3 an hour, despite earning only a few cents, with supporters saying outside benefits help prevent recidivism and opponents arguing most criminals stay in crime.
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State Senate
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R-Tiburan
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