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Opponents Pull the Plug on BULB Act
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman | July 13, 2011
July 13, 2011 - On Tuesday the BULB Act (HR 2417) failed to gain the 2/3 vote threshold needed for passage. Only a handful of Democrats broke from their party and voted to pass the measure, while only 10 Republicans voted against the measure.
Competing Online Gambling Bills Bid for Senate Support
Owen Poindexter | July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011 - The California Senate is revisiting the issue of online gambling as it seeks additional sources of revenue to supplement budgetary shortfalls. Two bills, SB 40 and SB 45, offer different plans to legalize online gambling games.
Money and Votes Divide along Party Lines in Committee Hearing to Regulate Health Insurance Plans
Owen Poindexter | July 08, 2011
July 8, 2011 - The California Senate Committee on Health voted (5-3) to pass AB 52, a bill that would require health insurance plans and rate increases to be approved by a state board.
Union-Backed Online Voter Registration Bill Moves Forward Without Republican Support
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman | July 07, 2011
July 7, 2011 - The California Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting passed a bill (SB 397) on Tuesday that would allow citizens in California to register to vote online. The bill passed the committee by a party line vote of 5-2, with Democrats voting in favor of the measure and Republicans voting against it.
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Advocates of Corporate Jet Tax Break are Generous Campaign Contributors
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman | June 29, 2011
June 30, 2011 - Democrats are looking to end a tax break that benefits owners of corporate jets as part of their negotiations concerning the national debt. Two organizations, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the National Business Aviation Association, are in favor of continuing the favorable tax treatment and over the past ten years have been generous in their contributions to current lawmakers in both parties, giving slightly more to Republicans.
Money Behind BPA Ban Vote (5-3) in Senate Committee on Health
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman | June 23, 2011
June 23, 2011 - The California Senate Committee on Health passed a bill (AB 1319) by a vote of 5-3 on Wednesday prohibiting the use of the chemical BPA in certain commercial products.
Alternative Energy, Corn Growers Able to Salvage Blender Pumps Funding
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman | June 17, 2011
June 16, 2011 - The Senate voted (41-59) against an amendment (S. Amdt. 411) on Thursday that would prohibit the use of federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities. The measure was opposed by Growth Energy and the National Corn Growers Association.