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Monday, May 19

Published: Friday, May. 16, 2008

Press Conferences

10:00 a.m.
Treasurer Bill Lockyer and Sen. President-elect Darrell Steinberg urge passage of a college-savings program for foster children and at-risk youth.
Location: Room 3191, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Joe DeAnda, 916-653-2995

11:45 a.m.
Secretary of State Debra Bowen holds the first of two media availabilities to discuss voter registration leading up to the June 3, 2008 direct primary election.
Location: Secretary of State's office, 1500 11th St., Sacramento
Contact: Kate Folmar, 916-653-6575

1:00 p.m.
The Legislative Analyst's Office holds a press conference to discuss the highlights of their assessment of the May budget revision.
Location: 925 L St., Ste. 1185, Sacramento
Contact: 916-445-4656

4:30 a.m.
Secretary of State Debra Bowen holds the second of two media availabilities to discuss voter registration leading up to the June 3, 2008 direct primary election.
Location: Secretary of State's office, 1500 11th St., Sacramento
Contact: Kate Folmar, 916-653-6575

Meetings/Special Events

all day
The Community Associations Institute holds a day in the Capitol to discuss homeowner's association issues.
Location: State Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Skip Daum, 916-791-4750

8:00 a.m.
National Geographic photographer David Doublet discusses the prevention of marine debris and other ocean conservation issues in Sacramento.
Location: Spataro, 1415 L St., Sacramento
Contact: Tim Douglas, 916-207-8771

9:30 a.m.
The California Center for College and Career Education holds a launch event for a coalition that will advance the Career Technical Education agenda.
Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Lauren Silva, 916-443-3354

9:45 a.m.
Students, parents and teachers rally to deliver 325 letters from school boards to the governor opposing educational budget cuts.
Location: Hyatt Regency, 1209 L St., Sacramento
Contact: Susan Swigart, 916-296-5873

10:30 a.m.
The Americans for Prosperity group brings their anti-taxation message, "Taxed to the Max," to San Francisco.
Location: San Francisco City Hall steps, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco
Contact: Jennifer Kerns, 916-420-2888

10:30 a.m.
California Women Lead holds a women's health briefing with Assembly member Sharon Runner and Sen. George Runner.
Location: Legislative Office Building, room 100, Sacramento
Contact: 916-551-1920

6:00 p.m.
The Women Democrats of Sacramento County host three female superdelegates as part of their regular monthly meeting.
Location: Sacramento City Teacher's Association Building, 5300 Elvas Ave., Sacramento
Contact: Janey Ranlett, 916-248-6739

Fundraisers

12:00 p.m.
Tom Ammiano, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Tom Ammiano for Assembly
Location: The Smith Gallery, 1020 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600

5:30 p.m.
Bill Berryhill, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: ID # 1291443
Location: Frank Fats, 806 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000

5:30 p.m.
Noreen Evans, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Noreen Evans for Assembly 2008
Location: Spataro, 1415 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000

5:30 p.m.
Paul Cook, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Cook for Assembly
Location: Mason's 1116 15th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,650

5:30 p.m.
Mike Feuer, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Mike Feuer for Assembly 2008
Location: The Sterling Hotel Drawing Room, 1300 H St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000

The Legislature

Assembly events

15 minutes prior to session
The Assembly Rules committee meets.
Assembly member Ted Lieu, chair
Location: Room 3162, state Capitol, Sacramento

11:00 a.m.
The Assembly convenes for a floor session.

Upon the call of the chair
Assembly Budget Subcommittees 1-5 meet to discuss the may revise and open issues.
Location: Various, state Capitol, Sacramento

Senate Events

The Senate holds a check-in session.

11:00 a.m.
The Senate Appropriations committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Tom Torlakson, chair.
Location: Room 4203, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Senate Environmental Quality committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Joe Simitian, chair.
Location: Room 112, state Capitol, Sacramento

Senate Budget Subcommittee meetings 1-4 have been cancelled.

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