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Monday, Apr. 7

Published Friday, Apr. 04, 2008


Press Conferences

10:00 a.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell and CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow announce a program called "Impact Teen Drivers." The program will provide classroom materials designed to draw attention to high teenage driving accident rates.
Location: Room 1190, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Jenifer McDonald, 916-591-4446

11:00 a.m.
Assembly Democrats introduce a package of bills intended to prevent oil spills.
Location: South Steps, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Hans Hemann, 916-319-2014

11:00 a.m.
Sen. Carole Migden discusses SB 1713, which would clean up toxins in children's products.
Location: Room 1190, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Tracy Fairchild, 916-651-4003

Meetings/Special Events

6:00 a.m.
The CalPERS board of administration meets in Washington, D.C., to discuss federal legislation.
Location: The Capitol Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th St., NW, Washington D.C.
Contact: 916-795-3829

10:00 a.m.
The California Air Resources Board meets on environmental standards of transportation-use hydrogen production.
Location: 1001 I St., Sierra room, Sacramento
Contact: Matthew Zaragoza, 916-322-7648

11:00 a.m.
The Secretary of State's office holds a random alphabet drawing to determine the order in which candidates' names will appear on the recall election ballot in the 12th Senate district.
Location: 1500 11th St., Elections Division, 5th floor, Sacramento
Contact: Kate Folmar, 916-653-6575

Fundraisers

5:30 p.m.
Mike Villines, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Villines for Assembly
Location: Mikuni, 1530 J St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,650-$3,600

The Legislature

12:00 p.m.
The Assembly meets.

2:00 p.m.
The Senate meets.

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

Upon call of the chair
The Senate Appropriations committee meets to discuss bills, including:

Sen. Sheila Kuehl, chair.
Location: Room 4203, state Capitol, Sacramento

10:00 a.m.
The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee #2 (Resources) meets to discuss the California Conservation Corps, more. Sen. Alan Lowenthal, chair.
Location: Room 112, state Capitol, Sacramento

10:00 a.m.
The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee #4 (State Administration) meets to discuss the State Board of Equalization, more. Sen. Mike Machado, chair.
Location: Room 3191, state Capitol, Sacramento

10:30 a.m.
The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 (Health) meets to discuss the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board, more. Sen. Elaine Alquist, chair.
Location: Room 4203, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Senate Environmental Quality committee meets to discuss bills, including:

Sen. Joe Simitian, chair.
Location: Room 112, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Revenue and Taxation committee meets to discuss bills, including:

Assemblyman Charles Calderon, chair.
Location: Room 126, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:00 p.m.
The Assembly Transportation committee meets to discuss bills, including:

Assemblyman Mark DeSaulnier, chair.
Location: Room 4202, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Natural Resources committee meets to discuss bills, including:

Assemblywoman Lori Hancock, chair.
Location: Room 447, state Capitol, Sacramento

2:00 p.m.
The Assembly Banking and Finance committee meets to discuss bills, including:

Assemblyman Pedro Nava, chair.
Location: Room 444, state Capitol, Sacramento

3:00 p.m.
The Assembly Utilities and Commerce committee meets to discuss bills, including:

Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, chair.
Location: Room 437, state Capitol, Sacramento

4:00 p.m.
The Budget Subcommittee #1 (Health and Human Services) meets to discuss the Emergency Medical Services Authority, the Department of Public Health, more. Assemblywoman Patty Berg, chair.
Location: Room 127, state Capitol, Sacramento