Government roundup: Fuller memorial bill passes Assembly
| Thursday, May 28 2009 04:41 PM
Last Updated Thursday, May 28 2009 04:42 PM
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Legislation by Assemblywoman Jean Fuller, R-Bakersfield, to allow friends and family of fatal car accident victims to memorialize their loved ones passed the Assembly floor with bipartisan support this week. Assembly Bill 882 was inspired by the April 2006 crash on Highway 119 that took the lives of three young adults from Taft.
The bill would expand upon current California law that allows for the purchase of signs memorializing the death of an individual who was killed by a drunk or otherwise impaired driver. Those requesting the signs are responsible for all costs, including design, installation and upkeep of the sign.
Assembly Bill 882 will now go to the Senate for consideration.
-- Fuller office press release
CLEAN AIR SUMMIT COMING UP
Tools and information for valley businesses to reduce their emissions, improve their energy efficiency and develop transportation alternatives will be available at an upcoming free event.
The Healthy Air Living Business Summit will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 2 at the district office, 34946 Flyover Court.
"The business community has always been an integral ally in our fight against air pollution, and we're excited to be able to hold these events with information tailored specifically for them," said Seyed Sadredin, executive director of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
The district asks that businesses interested in attending RSVP to 559-230-6032 to ensure a space.
For more information go to www.healthyairliving.com or call 392-5500.
-- Air district press release
