Press Conferences
12:30 p.m.
Sen. Carole Migden and several Assembly members, including Mark Leno and Sandre Swanson, hold a press conference to call for a ban on aerial pesticide spraying for the light brown Apple Moth.
Location: State Capitol fish pond, east lawn, Sacramento
Contact: Paul Schramski, 916-216-1082
1:00 p.m.
Assemblyman Todd Spitzer and others hold a press conference directly following the Crime Victims United march on the Capitol to introduce Marsy's Law, a bill that would provide a comprehensive crime victims' bill of rights in California.
Location: State Capitol, west steps, Sacramento
Contact: Laura Power, 916-448-5802
Meetings/Special Events
7:30 a.m.
Marchers and protesters hold an all-day event in Los Angeles to call attention to Wal-Mart's employment practices. Participants include members of the Screen Actors' Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Location: Begins at Vermont Square United Methodist Church, 4410 S. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles
Contact: Mary Gutierrez, 213-276-3384
8:00 a.m.
The California Disabled Veterans Business Alliance presents "Keeping the Promise 2008," their spring exposition. Today's highlights include the expo hall event and lunch with Tommy LaSorda.
Location: Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine
Contact: Here
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
10:00 a.m.
The League of California Cities holds the first of two legislative action days in Sacramento. Today's highlights include a general session and meetings with legislators.
Location: Convention Center, Sacramento
Contact: 916-658-8200
10:30 a.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger participates in the Bay Area Council’s 36th annual Outlook Conference, which brings together Bay Area business leaders and public officials to examine business, political and economic trends affecting the Bay Area.
Location: USS Hornet Museum ,707 West Hornet Ave., Alameda
Contact: Aaron McLear, 916-445-4571
11:00 a.m.
The Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board holds a public meeting. Agenda items include a state budget update and a legislative update.
Location: City Hall, 915 I St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-324-4695
11:30 a.m.
SMUD and the Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce present a seminar on making green technology work for area businesses.
Location: The Vizcaya, 2019 21st St., Sacramento
Contact: Lori Saldano, 916-446-7883
11:45 a.m.
The California Correctional Peace Officers Association and Crime Victims United hold their 19th annual 'Victims March on the Capitol' to draw awareness to crime victims' issues.
Location: State Capitol, west steps, Sacramento
Contact: Lance Corcoran, 916-799-0586
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
12:30 p.m.
The Alzheimer's Association holds a rally with over 1,000 participants on the state capitol steps to call awareness that 1 million baby-boomers will contract the disease.
Location: State Capitol, north steps, Sacramento
Contact: Jill Center, 650-962-8111
5:00 p.m.
The Consumer Specialty Products Association hosts its California Day Legislative Reception in the Capitol basement rotunda.
Location: State Capitol, basement, Sacramento
Contact: Shelly Sullivan, 916-858-8686
Fundraisers
11:30 a.m.
Stuart Waldman, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Stuart Waldman
Location: Texas Mexican Restaurant, 1114 8th St., Sacramento
Cost: $500-$3,600
12:00 p.m.
Curt Hagman, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Curt Hagman
Location: Esquire Grill, 1213 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
1:00 p.m.
Bill Monning, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Bill Monning
Location: La Bou Cafe, 11th and L Sts., Sacramento
Cost: $500
5:00 p.m.
Tonia Reyes Uranga, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Uranga
Location: Chops, 1117 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $750
5:00 p.m.
Auday Arabo, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Auday Arabo for Assembly
Location: Gallagher's, 1201 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
5:30 p.m.
Bob Blumenfield, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Bob Blumenfield for Assembly
Location: Chops, 1117 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
6:00 p.m.
Fran Florez, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Fran Florez for Assembly
Location: Spataro, 1415 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600
6:30 p.m.
Joe Coto, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Joe Coto for State Assembly 2008
Location: The Kitchen, 2225 Hurley Way, Ste. 101, Sacramento
Cost: $1,500
The Legislature
Assembly events
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Appropriations committee meets to discuss bills.
Assemblymember 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
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Insurance committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Joe Coto chair.
Location: Room 437, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #3 (Resources) meets to discuss the Secretary for Environmental Protection, the Air Resources Board, more.
Assembly member Ira Ruskin, chair.
Location: Room 447, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:30 a.m.
The Assembly Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Juan Arambula chair.
Location: Room 127, state Capitol, Sacramento
10:00 a.m.
The Assembly Governmental Organization committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Alberto Torrico chair.
Location: Room 444, 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
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 Budget Subcommittee #1 (Health and Human Services) meets to discuss the Department of Social Services, SSI/SSP, more.
Assembly member Patty Berg, chair.
Location: Room 444, state Capitol, Sacramento
4:00 p.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #5 (Transportation) meets to discuss state transit assistance, the High-Speed Rail Authority, more.
Assembly member Mike Feuer, chair.
Location: Room 127, state Capitol, Sacramento
Senate Events
8:30 a.m. (reconvenes at 5:30 p.m. if needed - room 3191)
The Senate Education committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Jack Scott, chair.
Location: Room 4203, 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 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 Health committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Sheila Kuehl, chair.
Location: Room 4203, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Senate Rules committee meets to discuss the governor's appointees. Required to appear: David N. Muraki, director, California Conservation Corps, Mark A. Hutchinson, Chief Deputy Director, Department of Developmental Services, more.
Sen Don Perata, chair.
Location: Room 113, state Capitol, Sacramento
Upon adjournment of the Banking Committee
The Senate Revenue and Taxation committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Jenny Oropeza, chair.
Location: Room 112, state Capitol, Sacramento