Wednesday, 12 September 2007 01:52
Two Special Legislative Sessions called for to Deal With Healthcare Reform and Water Issue
Not one, but two, special legislative sessions is what Gov. Schwarzenegger
has called for to deal with healthcare reform and water issues. The
current legislative session is scheduled to end this Friday. The State Legislature
still has hundreds of bills before it. Schwarzenegger also has a number of
measures to sign or veto. In announcing the special sessions, the governor said
the stalled state budget negotiations put other legislative work behind. There
are at least two healthcare reforms proposals to be considered; one put forth
by Schwarzenegger and the other a Democratic-sponsored plan. Also, the governor wants lawmakers to take up
his proposals for more ground and surface water storage, a new water conveyance
system and Delta preservation.