[lonewacko_dot_com]

I called and was told that Schwarzenegger isn't "working with" Cedillo, he's just watching what proposals he's coming up with and providing comments. I was told that Schwarzenegger can't comment on something until it's a real bill. The spokesman confirmed the essence of Ron Prince's statements regarding the effect of the urgency clause vis-a-vis when it goes into law and how we'd have to get rid of it. He also stated that mine was among many other calls they've received on this.

Schwarzenegger's contact info:
http://www.governor.ca.gov/state/govsite/gov_contacts.jsp
Phone: 916-445-2841
Fax: 916-445-4633
governor@governor.ca.gov

[truthkeeper]

Thanks very much for calling and for posting those phone numbers.

[CWOJackson]

Spoiler!

Sarcasm aside, thank for posting some truth and not tabloid speculation.

[Sabertooth]

I called and was told that Schwarzenegger isn't "working with" Cedillo, he's just watching what proposals he's coming up with and providing comments.

Distinction without a difference.

This does, however, confirm that Schwarzenegger hasn't unequivocally rejected the idea of giving CDLs to Illegals.

I was told that Schwarzenegger can't comment on something until it's a real bill.

SB 1160 is already a real bill.

Posting for the third time on this thread:

SB 1160 Senate Bill - INTRODUCED

BILL NUMBER: SB 1160 INTRODUCED
BILL TEXT

INTRODUCED BY Senator Cedillo

FEBRUARY 2, 2004

An act relating to drivers, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

SB 1160, as introduced, Cedillo. Highways: drivers. Existing law makes it unlawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle upon a highway unless that person holds a valid driver's license issued under the Vehicle Code, and provides proof of financial responsibility.

This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact appropriate legislation that improves the safety of all California residents while operating motor vehicles upon our highways by ensuring that all drivers of motor vehicles are properly licensed, tested, and maintain proof of financial responsibility.

The bill would declare that it takes effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Vote: 2/3. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact appropriate legislation that improves the safety of all California residents while operating motor vehicles on our highways by ensuring that all drivers of motor vehicles are properly licensed, tested, and maintain proof of financial responsibility.

SEC. 2. This act is an urgency statute necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety within the meaning of Article IV of the Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. The facts constituting the necessity are:

In order to reduce the number of unlicensed drivers on our highways, who account for 20 percent of all accidents and, thereby, compromise public safety, it is necessary that this act take effect immediately.
http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1160_bill_20040202_introduced.html

The spokesman confirmed the essence of Ron Prince's statements regarding the effect of the urgency clause vis-a-vis when it goes into law and how we'd have to get rid of it.

Schwarzenegger can't comment on SB 1160 until it's "real bill," but this person in Schwarzenegger's office has committed to the need to get rid of the urgency clause?

Does this person have a name?

Wasn't one of the complaints with Ron Prince's source that it was nameless?

Are nameless Scharzenegger aides answering phones more credible than nameless Schwarzenegger aides holding meetings?

He also stated that mine was among many other calls they've received on this.

So it sounds like he's had some practice with his responses.

Let Schwarzenegger speak unequivocally against SB 1160's urgency clause. His own words and actions have made him suspect on this matter. He needs to clear it up himself.

Let him reject CDLs for Illegals altogether, while he's at it.

[calcowgirl]

The spokesman confirmed the essence of Ron Prince's statements regarding the effect of the urgency clause vis-a-vis when it goes into law and how we'd have to get rid of it.

Thanks for the input. Can you clarify the last phrase? Who is "we". Is the Governor in favor of the urgency clause, or was Schwarzenegger included in the "we" category?