SB 746

GOVERNMENT:

Did you know a number of state laws that go into effect in the new year were introduced by either State Sen. Ted Lieu or Assemblywoman Betsy Butler?

From tanning beds to baby bottles, some of the new California laws that go into effect Sunday were authored by State Sen. Ted Lieu or Assemblywoman Betsy Butler—who both represent Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach, Marina del Rey and surrounding communities in their districts.

All ages to be affected by changes
By Timm Herdt

SACRAMENTO — California will usher in 2012 with 745 new laws on its books — and if you like shark fin soup, are in the habit of carrying around an unloaded handgun, or are the parent of a teenager who frequents tanning salons — there are some you need to be aware of.

It was a relatively slow year for new laws as the Legislature, constrained by falling state revenues, passed the fewest bills in nearly 50 years.

Gov. Jerry Brown pared things down more by issuing 125 vetoes.

South Bay State Senator Ted Lieu found a sympathetic pen in Governor Jerry Brown earlier this month when the governor signed the following authored by Lieu:

SB 746 makes California the only state in the nation to ban the use of indoor tanning booths by anyone under 18.

SB 698 is intended to reduce unemployment by raising the standards for job training programs.

SB 757 requires out-of-state health insurers to comply with California’s anti-discrimination laws in providing domestic partners the same coverage that is provided to spouses.

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Legislation supports renewable energy and banning tanning beds

Written by Claire Tan

News Writer

Published on Oct 20, 2011

Gov. Jerry Brown approved Senate Bills 489 and 746 on Oct. 8 and 9, respectively.