Assembly : Floor Action:

Auto Insurance: Passed and sent to the Senate on a 41-27 vote a bill (AB 3885) by Assembly Speaker Willie Brown (D-San Francisco) to require insurers to make available a form of minimum auto insurance to drivers in “high-risk” areas. The bill, opposed by consumer groups, is aimed at drivers who can not afford “assigned risk” policies, but continue to drive in violation of the state’s mandatory auto insurance law. Opponents contend it would force other drivers to buy more coverage to be sure that they are protected

Athletic Recruitment: Passed and sent to the Senate on a 42-28 vote a bill (AB 2753) by Speaker Brown to make it a crime for alumni or boosters of a college or university to recruit high school athletes with gifts.

Committee Action:

Parole: The Assembly Public Safety Committee approved a proposed ballot measure (SCA 9) by Sen. Daniel E. Boatwright (D-Concord) to give the governor the power to block the scheduled parole of convicted murderers. A 4-2 vote sent the legislation to the Ways and Means Committee.

Senate Floor Action: Libya: Granted final approval on a 23-1 vote to a resolution (AJR 93) by Assemblyman Steve Peace (D-Chula Vista) commending President Reagan for his decision to use military force against Libya in response to that country’s terrorism throughout the world.

AIDS: Passed and sent to the Assembly on a 28-0 vote a bill (SB 2192) by Sen. Herschel Rosenthal (D-Los Angeles) to require school districts to inform employees about safety precautions they can take regarding contact with students diagnosed as having AIDS.

Drunken Boat Operators: Passed and sent to the Assembly on a 30-0 vote a bill (SB 1484) by Sen. John Seymour (R-Anaheim) to establish a blood alcohol level of .10% as the sobriety standard for boat operators--the same level that applies to automobile drivers. It also would provide for similar criminal penalties for violations.

Pay Equity: Passed and sent to the Assembly on a 21-11 vote a bill (SB 1957) by Senate President Pro Tem David A. Roberti (D-Los Angeles) to set up a commission to examine salary differences between male and female state employees. The governor vetoed a similar bill last year.