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Breaking News: California Senate in Process of Passing State Budget; Attorney General Jerry Brown Announces Settlement of Global Warming Suit with San Bernardino County
By Frank D. Russo
There is a double header of breaking good news.
The California State Senate is in the process of passing the state's budget with Senate Republican leader Dick Ackerman joining his fellow Republican lawmaker Abel Maldonado in voting for it and trailer bills associated with it. Some of the trailer bills, attached to and necessary for the budget to go into effect have been passed by the Senate and have received other Republican votes.
The budget bill is "on call," meaning the record is being kept open for additional votes to pass it. It has 26 votes, one shy of the number needed. The Senate is waiting for the arrival of Democratic State Senator Edward Vincent who is bill but will provide the final vote for passage.
Republican State Senator Tom McClintock, along with some of his party colleagues have maintained perfect records of never having voted for a California State Budget.
Ackerman's vote may result in a change of Senate Republican leadership, with a new minority leader having been predicted for some time now. Ackerman himself had indicated he would be stepping down before he is termed out next year under current law.
The California Environmental Quality Act changes that Republicans signed off on change the law as to global warming lawsuits only to enact a moratorium of two years or so (bill is not in print, but sources indicate that to be the case) until rules can be developed and is limited to roadways and other items contained in Proposition 1B which passed last year. It will not extend to housing developments and other areas being enforced by Attorney General Jerry Brown.
The Assembly is meeting now as well and bills will be simultaneously transmitted so both houses can conclude this overdue budget this afternoon on this, the 52nd day beyond the start of California's fiscal year. The budget will not go into effect until it is signed by Governor Schwarzenegger following his "blue pencil" (veto) of items. He has indicated he will further reduce the budget by $700 million in addition to the cuts necessary to get it passed in its current form. The Governor's signature is expected later today or tomorrow.
At the same time, California Attorney General Jerry Brown is in Southern California, joined by San Bernardino County officials to announce the landmark settlement of a global warming lawsuit filed by his office against San Bernardino. The agreement, approved by the County, is described by Brown as establishing "a unique greenhouse gas reduction plan that will identify sources of emissions and set reduction targets."
There will, as they say, be more to follow.
Comments
I hope governer vetors this budget, we need to protect our environment
Posted by: Nobody at August 21, 2007 01:11 PM
I have never been so dis-satisfied with a state budget. The California High Speed Rail project, which would relieve pressure to expand airports and widen highways, was effectively whacked. Our leadership... errr representatives..., don't represent me and have done a poor job of being leaders.
Posted by: Brandon Farley at August 21, 2007 01:19 PM
Wonder what that means for the AG's comments on the Richmond Chevron Refinery EIR.
Posted by: j! at August 21, 2007 02:12 PM
You are wrong when you say McClintock has never voted for a state budget. Fire the fact checker.
Posted by: Just the facts at August 21, 2007 03:04 PM
Dear Just the Facts: I tried emailing you, but the address you used did not work. I'm not sure what your correct email address is.
I looked at online resources and didn't find any vote for a budget--but these records only go back to 1993-94. When did he vote for the budget? I'll be glad to correct the article. Either I missed something or it is before this data base.
Posted by: Frank D. Russo at August 21, 2007 03:21 PM
The Califonia state budget needs to be passed. California college students need to have the budget passed so, we as students can receive our financial aid and our Cal grants. This way we can better our state by furthering our education!
Posted by: Students of Stockton Delta College at August 21, 2007 03:29 PM
Dear Students of Stockton Delta College: the budget has passed!
Posted by: Frank D. Russo at August 21, 2007 03:35 PM
It's about time. Hopefully the Governor already knows where his cuts will be made and can sign off quickly. Just because the budget has finally passed doesn't mean this crisis is over, it may still be some time before the money reaches those who have been awaiting payment.
Posted by: CJ at August 21, 2007 05:54 PM
I sure am glad these guys are not running my Health Insurance. OH Yea, They are the same guys who want to control California's Healthcare system. What a JOKE!
Posted by: mike at August 21, 2007 07:43 PM
This california budget stalemate has affected a lot of college students that don't live with their parents and have to rely on financial aid and book vouchers. Without my books how can I study and keep my 3.333 GPA?
Posted by: Anni at August 22, 2007 05:35 AM
What is wrong with our government? 08-22-2007
OK, if the census puts the California population around 40 million, it is probably safe to say we have around 20 million tax payers. If this is true, $100.00 times 40 million is $4,000,000,000.00. WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR SOCIETY???
We can’t balance a budget with any amount of money. Perhaps, this is due to the fact that we allow anyone and everyone to name and claim the needs of the day. How much money are we willing to spend to save some bug from extinction??? What I would really like to see is the actual, true, and no baloney, expenditures by our state for 365 days—over the last ten years. You will never see this figure!!! I am just amazed at how gullible we have become when it comes to our government.
Posted by: Bruce at August 22, 2007 09:45 AM
Hi,
Where's the "LATE BREAKING NEWS!", California progress
report, of daily briefing.....Politics,policy &
progressive action....more to follow. Did the
governor sign, didn't he sign, what are the state
cuts, what are the speculations,did you forget to
post, not want to post is, anybody there ? No comment
since the 21st.I'm having Progress report WITHDRAWALS!
Posted by: Donna at August 23, 2007 02:24 PM
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