Posted on 10/15/2007 9:20:17 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
SACRAMENTO — Acting on the last batch of bills from what experts called a disappointing regular legislative year, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday signed into law a controversial increase in motorists' fees that is intended to raise millions to develop alternative fuel and clean-air technology.
Consumer advocates condemned the bill for putting the costs on the backs of motorists rather than oil companies.
Schwarzenegger also signed what became known as the "toxic toys" bill, which makes California the first state to prohibit the use of chemical compounds called phthalates in products designed for children under 3 years old.
Making his way through the final 153 bills, the governor vetoed legislation proposed by state Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata (D-Oakland) that would have allocated $611 million to work on solving the state's water problems.
Schwarzenegger also vetoed a bill allowing the distribution of condoms to inmates in all state prisons, but said he would allow a pilot program at one lockup to see if it helps reduce the spread of HIV.
He also signed a widely criticized measure allowing the owners of Staples Center in Los Angeles to access millions of state dollars earmarked for affordable housing-related programs in order to improve streets near the sports facility.
The governor's last signatures before Sunday's midnight deadline provided an anticlimactic end to a rather fallow year for the executive and the Legislature, some political observers said.
"It was a not particularly productive year," said Raphael J. Sonenshein, a political scientist at Cal State Fullerton.
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Then I stand corrected.
It is also worth noting that the CAGOP, breaking with long standing policy, endorsed Arnold for the 2006 race before the race even began, thus shutting out any serious challenge to their golden boy. So, really, Schwarzenegger has never faced a party primary. As Shakespeare said, "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em". In the case of CA Republican voters, we had Arnie thrust upon us by the Riordan/Duff Machine.
Why is a Hobson's choice "your choice"?
Some folks post here only think they are being logical, when they don't know squat to begin with, can't think logically to begin with, and don't bother even to become familiar with the history of FR before they post their opinions and bash others for doing the same.
Maybe such posters should go back and re-take "Shill 101" please, and while they are at it, maybe change their name by adding an "(R)" at the end just so folks can filter them out more conveniently.
I learned something new tonight. I’d never heard of a Hobson’s Choice and had to look it up. Thank you.
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