Press Conferences
10:00 a.m.
Assemblywoman Fiona Ma holds a press conference to discuss AB 2126, legislation that would allow all California workers to earn paid sick days.
Location: State Capitol, east steps, Sacramento
Contact: Nick Hardeman, 916-319-2012
10:00 a.m.
Assemblyman John Benoit holds a press conference with business leaders to urge the passage of AB 2127, a bill that would allow flexible work schedules for family obligations or other issues.
Location: Room 1190, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Christine Haddon, 916-930-1289
11:00 a.m.
Assemblyman Mike Feuer joins CHP Commissioner Joseph Farrow and others to urge support of AB 2784, legislation that would require alcohol ignition interlocks on the vehicles of first-time drunk-driving offenders.
Location: CHP Los Angeles headquarters, 777 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles
Contact: Rebecca Marcus, 916-319-2042
12:00 p.m.
Sacramento Mayoral Candidate Kevin Johnson is joined by supporters as he releases his public safety platform.
Location: Renaissance Square, Renaissance Room, 1219 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento
Contact: Alex Traverso, 916-441-6500
1:30 p.m.
Rod Pacheco, the Riverside County District Attorney and John Poyner, the Colusa County District Attorney, join legislative leadership for a major announcement on California's death penalty.
Location: Room 1190, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Michael Jeandron, 951-955-9215
Meetings/Special Events
5:00 a.m.
The CalPERS board of administration holds a meeting in Washington, D.C. to attend the Council of Institutional Investors 2008 spring meeting.
Location: The Capitol Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th St., NW, Washington D.C.
Contact: Cheree Swedensky, 916-795-3829
8:00 a.m.
The Capitol Ministries holds a Bible study for members of the Legislature.
Location: Room 125, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Lynne Carey, 916-446-1112
11:00 a.m.
Supporters of Proposition 36, California's treatment vs. incarceration for drug offenses law, hold a rally to highlight the successes of the program.
Location: North steps, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Margaret Dooley-Sammuli, 213-291-4190
12:00 p.m.
Capitol Ministries holds a Bible study for legislative staff with Pastor Ralph Drollinger. Special guests include 4 individuals starting ministries in Arizona, Nebraska, North Dakota and Beunos Aires.
Location: Room 127, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Lynne Carey, 916-446-1112
12:30 p.m.
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner addresses the California Agents' Conference of the Farmers Insurance Group.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Molly DeFrank, 916-492-3566
2:30 p.m.
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner addresses the State Farm Insurance Legislative Partners meeting.
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1209 L St., Sacramento
Contact: Molly DeFrank, 916-492-3566
6:00 p.m.
Sen. Leland Yee visits several district school boards to discuss the governor's proposed educational budget cuts.
Location: Pacifica School District, 375 Reina Del Mar Ave., Pacifica
Contact: Adam J. Keigwin, 916-651-4008
7:30 p.m.
First lady Maria Shriver appears on "American Idol" as a participant of "Idol Gives Back" a special even that encourages Americans to serve their communities.
Watch: American Idol, FOX-TV
Contact: Francisco Castillo, 916-445-4571
Fundraisers
12:00 p.m.
Bob Huff, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Taxpayers for Bob Huff
Location: Esquire Grill, 1213 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,800
12:00 p.m.
Danny Gilmore, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Gilmore for Assembly
Location: Frank Fats, 806 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500
The Legislature
The Assembly
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #3 (Resources) meets to discuss the California Conservation Corps, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, more.
Assemblyman Ira Ruskin, chair.
Location: Room 447, state Capitol, Sacramento
