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1989-1990
ACR 83, Resolution Chapter 149, Statutes of 1989 Tienanmen Square Students- Requests that California public colleges and universities provide assistance to citizens of the People's Republic of China who have been studying in California and fear returning to the danger and repression in their country related to the massacre at Tienanmen Square in Beijing.
1989 Budget Items
* allowing Sand and Sea Club to remain at Santa Monica Beach site until a new concessionaire obtains zoning and other permits and requires monthly payments of $20,833. Same language included the following year.
* $100,000 for the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project, matching funds for $933,000 in federal dollars.
* Purchase of Lower Zuma Canyon in Santa Monica Mountains
* $300,000 for restoration of trout habitat at Malibu Creek by removing Ringe Dam.
* Intent language encouraging universities to waive nonresident tuition for South African refugees
1990
AB 109, Chapter 1613, Statutes of 1990 Medical Waste Management Act- Authorizes cities to implement a medical waste management program and to be the enforcement agency for that program under the Department of Health Services. Requires registration of medical waste generators and imposes penalties upon persons who haul, transport, store, treat or dispose of medical waste in violation of the act.
AB 1720, Chapter 634, Statutes of 1990 Police Corps- Requires the Office of Criminal Justice Planning to study the police corps scholarship concept and determine what steps need to be taken to receive federal funding for such a program in California. OCJP would then report its findings to the Governor and Legislature.
AB 3087, Chapter 1571, Statutes of 1990 Sentence Enhancement for Multiple Burglaries- If there are multiple charges of taking, damage, or destruction of property in the commission felony, and the aggregate losses to the victims from all felonies committed exceed $25,000 or $100,000, the court shall impose an additional term of 1 and 2 years respectively.
AB 3397, Chapter 1573, Statutes of 1990 Student Role in Education Planning- Adds 2 student positions to the California Post-secondary Education Commission to be appointed by the Governor.
AB 3826, Chapter 1033, Statutes of 1990 Crane Safety- Requires the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to establish a safety inspection program for all tower cranes, with worker-designated safety engineers trained to inspect tower cranes and maintain sufficient personnel to conduct inspections. Prohibits a tower crane from being operated at a worksite without a permit from the OSHA, and sets penalties for violations of crane safety standards.
ACR 149, Resolution Chapter 97, Statutes of 1990 UC Recycling- Requests the University of California to develop and implement integrated solid waste management programs.
1990 Budget Items
* Intent language that UC students have the right to assess themselves voluntary fees for student organizations such as the California Public Interest Research Group.
* Directing universities to (1) post notices on all buildings, with priority on risky buildings, with information concerning safety and response to earthquakes, and (2) prioritize earthquake safety retrofitting of presently unsafe buildings in their capital outlay plans.
* Require UC, as manager of nuclear weapons labs, to play more active role in protecting public health and environment. |
Tom Hayden is national co-director of No More Sweatshops!, a coalition of labor, clergy, community and campus advocates of "sweat-free" guidelines on public procurement and enforceable labor standards for corporate behavior.
