Wednesday, June 18

Press Conferences

10:00 a.m.
Environment CA announces a new report called "Global Warming Solutions That Work," which details several cutting-edge policies the group says are counteracting climate change.
Location: 11370 Trade Center Drive, Rancho Cordova
Contact: Christopher Clair, 916-455-5000

10:00 a.m.
Senate and Assembly Republicans announce a proposal to change the California budget system.
Location: Room 1190, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Sabrina Lockhart, 916-651-4014.

11:00 a.m.
Assembly Speaker Karen Bass and other Democratic Assembly members speak out against what they call broad rollbacks in environmental protections and social services by legislative Republicans.
Location: Room 317, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Richard Stapler, 916-319-2408

Meetings/Special Events

8:00 a.m.
Capitol Ministries holds a Bible study for members of the Legislature.
Location: Room 125, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Lynne Carey, 916-446-1112

8:30 a.m.
The Pat Brown Institute presents a educational seminar, "Financing the Future of the Golden State."
Location: Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, 333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angles
Contact: Tarren Lopez, 323-343-3770

9:00 a.m.
The CalPERS Board of Administration holds a business meeting.
Location: Lincoln Plaza North, 400 Q St., Room 1150, Sacramento
Contact: 916-795-3829

12:00 p.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers a keynote speech at the 2008 Biotechnology Industry Organization's International Convention.
Location: San Diego Convention Center,Upper Level, Ballroom 20, 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego
Contact: Aaron McLear, 916-445-4571

12:00 p.m.
Capitol Ministries holds a Bible study for legislative staff with Pastor Ralph Drollinger.
Location: Room 127, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Lynne Carey, 916-446-1112

12:15 p.m.
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner addresses the San Mateo County Economic Development Association's annual meeting.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Dr., Foster City
Contact: Molly DeFrank, 916-492-3566

6:00 p.m.
Assembly member Dave Jones joins religious leaders and physicians at a hearing to address patient care concerns at UC Davis Medical Center.
Location: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave., Sacramento
Contact: Rev. Carol Been, 209-981-9632

Fundraisers

5:00 p.m.
Sam Aanestad, candidate, Lt. Governor
Sponsored by: Friends of Sam Aanestad
Location: Frank Fats, 806 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500

5:30 p.m.
Mark Wyland, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Mark Wyland for State Senate 2010
Location: Esquire Grill, 1213 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500

5:30 p.m.
Cameron Smyth, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: ID #1292930
Location: Parlare Euro Lounge, 1009 10th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500-$3,600

5:30 p.m.
Doug LaMalfa, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Doug LaMalfa Committee -- Senate 2010
Location: Chops, 1117, 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500

The Legislature

10:00 a.m.
The Conference Committee on the Budget meets.
Sen. Denise Moreno Ducheny, chair Location: Room 4203, state Capitol, Sacramento

Assembly events

9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Appropriations Committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Mark Leno, chair.
Location: Room 4202, state Capitol, Sacramento

9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Lori Saldaña, chair.
Location: Room 126, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Local Government Committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Anna Caballero chair.
Location: Room 447, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Agriculture Committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Nicole Parra, chair.
Location: Room 4202, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Education Committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Gene Mullin, chair.
Location: Room 126, state Capitol, Sacramento

Senate events

9:00 a.m.
The Senate Education Committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Jack Scott, chair.
Location: Room 2040, state Capitol, Sacramento

9:30 a.m.
The Senate Elections, Reapportionment and Constitutional Amendments Committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Ron Calderon, chair.
Location: Room 3191, state Capitol, Sacramento

9:30 a.m.
The Senate Local Government Committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Gloria Negrete-McLeod, chair.
Location: Room 112, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Senate Health Committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Sheila Kuehl, chair.
Location: Room 3191, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Senate Banking, Finance and Insurance Committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Mike Machado, chair.
Location: Room 112, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Senate Rules Committee meets to discuss the governor's appointees. Required to appear: Sandra L. Bryson, member, Board of Parole Hearings, Robert G. Doyle, member, Board of Parole Hearings, more.
Sen Don Perata, chair.
Location: Room 113, state Capitol, Sacramento