Gov. Jerry Brown's veto last month of the so-called "card-check" bill, which would have allowed farmworkers to unionize more easily, is triggering a bit of street theater today.
Farmworkers representing industries from across the state are planning to deliver a big, blown-up Grower Certificate of Appreciation to the governor around noon.
The farmworkers will be carrying the huge certificate from the Western Growers Association office at 1415 L St. in a procession to the state Capitol.
Under the dome, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee will follow up on State Auditor Elaine Howle's blistering report on the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Two commission leaders have stepped down amid fiery criticism by legislators over the panel's handling of teacher misconduct cases.
Those expected to testify include Howe and commission chair Ting Sun. The hearing starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Capitol's Room 447.
Meanwhile, the State Board of Education is considering a vote on regulations governing the "parent-trigger" law that allows a majority of parents whose children attend a low-performing school to demand a change.
Los Angeles parents, joined by former Sen. Gloria Romero, are urging board members to adopt draft regulations. They and other education advocates are expected to attend the meeting, which starts at 9 a.m. at the Department of Education, 1430 N St., and then rally after the vote.
Click here for the board's agenda.
HEALTH INSURANCE: The Senate Select Committee on Autism and Related Disorders holds an informational hearing to discuss inconsistencies in health insurance coverage for people with autism spectrum disorders. The hearing runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Capitol's Room 3191. Before the hearing, parents of autistic children will hold a news conference outside the hearing room.
NEW JOB: Former Democratic state legislator Liz Figueroa has joined Planned Parenthood Mar Monte as vice president of public affairs for California. The affiliate serves Sacramento, Silicon Valley, the Central Valley and northern Nevada.
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