GovernorSpeech to the Commonwealth Club in San...

Governor

Speech to the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on Monday. Assembly Floor Action:

Whaling: Passed and sent to the Senate on a 70-0 vote a resolution (AJR 44) by Assemblyman Dan Hauser (D-Arcata) urging the federal government to impose economic sanctions on countries that violate treaties prohibiting commercial whaling activities. Committee Action:

Campaign Contributions: The Assembly Elections and Reapportionment Committee rejected a bill (AB 2682) by Assemblyman Ross Johnson (R-La Habra) to limit campaign contributions to candidates for state office, prohibit public financing and bar the transfer of funds between candidates. The bill received a 4-2 vote, but needed six yes votes for approval. It is similar to a proposed initiative that the author hopes to qualify for the June primary election ballot. Bill Introductions:

Drunk Driving: AB 2751 by Assemblywoman Bev Hansen (R-Santa Rosa) would increase from a misdemeanor to a felony crime a third or subsequent drunk-driving conviction within seven years.

Divorce: AB 2744 by Assemblywoman Sunny Mojonnier (R-Encinitas) would require judges in determining support orders to examine the financial records of the two parties in closed session instead of in open court.

Helmets: AB 2746 by Assemblywoman Doris Allen (R-Cypress) would require all riders of all-terrain vehicles on public lands, regardless of age, to wear safety helmets to help curb accidental deaths and injuries.

Youth Shelters: AB 2737 by Assemblywoman Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles) would authorize a $300-million bond issue for youth shelters to be placed before the voters on the November general election ballot. Senate Bill Introductions:

Fees: SB 1733 by Sen. Alan Robbins (D-Van Nuys) would authorize community colleges to waive all or part of fees for students who are senior citizens 60 years of age or older.