SB 71 Moves Out of Committee

On May 9, 2001, SB 71 moved out of committee on a 5 to 3 vote. The bill, sponsored by Senator Burton and coauthored by Senators Alarcon and Calderon, has undergone substantial changes, with open areas for inclusion of specific rate increases, along with other items. Specifically, SB71 now proposes to amend Sections 4453, 4658, 4659, and 4702 of the Labor Code. Click here for a copy of the current amended version (last amended 4/23/01)....