Category: News
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The Tribal-State Gaming Compacts Act: How SB 1350 Built the Framework for California Tribal Gaming
In 1999, the federally recognized California tribe that wanted to operate a casino was, in most cases, a tribe waiting for the state to negotiate the gaming compact. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that established the framework. The law was SB 1350.
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The Community Colleges Economic Development Program: How SB 1809 Funded California Workforce Training
In 1996, the California small business needing workforce training was, in most cases, a small business that could not afford the private training. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that gave the community colleges the funding. The law was SB 1809.
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The Public Contracts Bid Limit: How SB 429 Updated California Procurement Thresholds to Reflect Inflation
In 1995, the California state agency buying a $200 piece of office equipment was, in most cases, an agency forced to use the formal sealed-bid process. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that raised the thresholds. The law was SB 429.
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The Wright-Polanco-Lempert Hazardous Waste Treatment Permit Reform: How AB 1772 Streamlined California Permits for Small Generators
In 1992, the California small business generating hazardous waste was, in most cases, a small business forced to ship the waste to a large off-site facility. Assembly Members Wright, Polanco, and Lempert wrote a law that let the small generators treat the waste on site. The law was AB 1772.
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The Property/Auto Insurance Nonrenewal Reform Act: How SB 1296 Gave California Policyholders More Notice and More Justification
In 1999, the California homeowner receiving a property insurance nonrenewal notice was, in most cases, a homeowner receiving only 30 days notice with no justification. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that required more notice and more justification. The law was SB 1296.
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The Hertzberg-Polanco Crime Lab Bond: How AB 1391 Sought to Fund the Largest Single Investment in California Crime Lab Capacity
In 1999, the local crime laboratory in California that was processing the DNA evidence was, in most cases, a laboratory that was, in most cases, processing the evidence with backlogs of more than 6 months. Assembly Members Hertzberg and Polanco wrote a law that authorized $220 million in state bonds. The law was AB 1391,…
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The 911 and CPUC Telecom Advisory Board Reform Act: How SB 669 Strengthened the California 911 Framework
In 1999, the California resident who dialed 911 in an emergency was, in most cases, a resident being connected to a fragmented system of local 911 frameworks. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that coordinated the system. The law was SB 669.
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The Rate Reduction Bond Act: How SB 418 Authorized California Utilities to Refinance Their Uneconomic Assets
In 1999, the California ratepayer paying the electric rate was, in most cases, a ratepayer paying for the uneconomic assets the utilities had built in the 1970s and 1980s. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that gave the ratepayer relief. The law was SB 418.
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The Mobilehome Residency Reform Act: How SB 2095 Gave California Mobilehome Residents New Protections
In 1998, the mobilehome resident in California being asked to sign a new lease was, in most cases, a resident who could not negotiate the terms. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that gave the resident a voice. The law was SB 2095.
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The Security Bars Fire Safety Act: How SB 1405 Required Quick-Release Mechanisms on California Window Bars
In 1998, the California family that had installed security bars on the bedroom window was, in most cases, a family that had installed the bars without a quick-release mechanism. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that required the mechanism. The law was SB 1405.