Press Conferences
10:00 a.m.
CalPIRG holds a press conference to announce 1,000 faculty members support so-called 'open' college textbooks, low-cost or free alternatives to current expensive texts.
Location: Steps of Mrak Hall, UC Davis campus
Contact: Michael Reagan, 510-701-2233
11:00 a.m.
Assembly member Hector De La Torre holds a press conference to urge support of AB 1962, a bill that would close a loophole that allows health insurance companies to sell 'subprime' policies.
Location: Room 317, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Hilda Marella Delgado, 562-927-1200
Meetings/Special Events
8:00 a.m.
The California Conservation Corps hold a government education day with demonstrations of sandbagging, graffiti removal, and other services.
Location: North steps and lawn, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Jimmy Camp, 916-216-5893
9:30 a.m.
The California Disabled Veterans Business Alliance presents "Keeping the Promise 2008," their spring exposition. Today's highlights include the annual members meeting and a gala dinner
Location: Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine
Contact: Here
12:15 p.m.
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner addresses the legislative day of the California Medical Association.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Molly DeFrank, 916-492-3566
1:30 p.m.
Hundreds of physicians march on the Capitol to protest Medi-Cal cuts.
Location: East steps, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Ned Wigglesworth, 916-548-7245
5:30 p.m.
The California Energy Commission holds a site visit and informational hearing for the proposed Canyon Power Plant in Anaheim.
Location: Anaheim City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim
Contact: Percy Della, 916-654-4989
7:00 p.m.
Former Assembly member Fran Pavley and Assembly member Lloyd Levine join Valley Democrats United for a discussion on environmental legislation.
Location: Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Rd., Encino
Fundraisers
8:00 a.m.
Asian American Small Business Association
Sponsored by: Asian American Small Business PAC
Location: Chops Steakhouse, 1117 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
5:00 p.m.
Paul Fong, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Paul Fong for Assembly
Location: Chops Steakhouse, 1117 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $750
5:30 p.m.
Tony Mendoza, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Tony Mendoza 2008
Location: Texas Mexican Restaurant, 1114 8th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,200
5:30 p.m.
API Legislative Caucus
Sponsored by: API Legislative Caucus Institute
Location: Dinner reception with Congressman Mike Honda, Sacramento Convention Center, 1300 J St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$10,000
7:30 p.m.
Karen Bass, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Bass for Assembly 2008
Location: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings, Staples Center, Los Angeles
Cost: $2,000
The Legislature
Assembly events
8:00 a.m.
The Assembly Judiciary committee meets to discuss bills.
Assemblymember Dave Jones chair.
Location: Room 4202, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly convenes for a floor session
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Public Safety committee meets to discuss bills.
Assemblymember Jose Solorio chair.
Location: Room 126, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife committee meets to discuss bills.
Assemblymember Lois Wolk chair.
Location: Room 437, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Business and Professions committee meets to discuss bills.
Assemblymember Mike Eng chair.
Location: Room 447, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #2 (Education Finance) meets to discuss the Department of Education, CDE reporting of federal funds, more. Assemblymember Julia Brownley, chair.
Location: Room 444, state Capitol, Sacramento
10:00 a.m.
The Assembly Higher Education committee meets to discuss bills.
Assemblymember Anthony Portantino chair.
Location: Room 127, state Capitol, Sacramento
