Category: Vetoed and Proposed Bills
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The Public Sector Outreach Reform Act: How SB 44 Sought to Restore Outreach Programs After Proposition 209
In 1999, the California state agency reaching out to the women-owned and minority-owned businesses was, in most cases, an agency that had been restricted by Proposition 209. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that used race-neutral methods to restore the outreach. The law was SB 44, VETOED by Governor Davis in September 1999.
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The HIV Medicaid Expansion Act: How SB 1035 Sought to Expand California HIV Medication Access
In 1997, the California resident living with HIV but not yet eligible for the full AIDS disability benefits was, in most cases, a resident who could not afford the HIV medication. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that expanded the eligibility. The law was SB 1035, VETOED by Governor Wilson in September 1997.
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The Indian Gaming Compacts Act: How SB 1067 Sought to Implement the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
In 1997, the federally recognized California tribe wanting to operate a Class III casino was, in most cases, a tribe operating in the legal uncertainty. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that implemented the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The law was SB 1067, VETOED by Governor Wilson in September 1997. SB 1350 (Polanco,…
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The Driver Licenses for Immigrants Act: How SB 804 Sought to Extend California Driver License Access
In 2002, the California undocumented immigrant driving to work was, in most cases, an immigrant driving without a California driver license. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that extended the access. The law was SB 804, VETOED by Governor Davis in September 2002, in the post-9-11 environment. SB 804 is the direct ancestor of…
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The Polanco Citizenship Center Program: How SB 872 Sought to Fund California Citizenship Education
In 2000, the California legal permanent resident preparing to apply for U.S. citizenship was, in most cases, a resident who could not afford the private preparation classes. Senator Richard G. Polanco wrote a law that funded the preparation. The law was SB 872, and it was VETOED by Governor Davis in September 2000.