Breaking NewsHealth CareCalifornia Senate Passes Controversial Vaccine BillMay 14, 2015UPDATE - California's controversial vaccine bill has passed the Senate with a 25-10 vote. CapRadio will update this story as more information becomes available.
Health CareAuthors Of Vaccination Bill Fast-Track ProposalMay 12, 2015(AP) - The authors of a bill aimed at boosting California school immunization rates have cut a reporting requirement in the bill to fast-track their proposal and avoid another contentious hearing.
Health CareControversial Vaccine Bill Clears Senate Judiciary CommitteeApril 29, 2015The California bill that would require all school children to be vaccinated unless they have a medical condition has passed another Senate Committee. The panel of lawmakers considered the bill's constitutionality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVaccine Bill Clears Key Senate CommitteeApril 23, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneA bill intended to bring up vaccination rates among schoolchildren in California has passed an important committee test. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUPDATE: After Delay, CA Senate Commitee Approves Vaccine BillApril 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerUPDATE: (AP) - A California Senate committee has approved a bill that would require California schoolchildren to be vaccinated.
Health CareEducation Access Concerns Hold California Vaccine Bill in CommitteeApril 16, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneAfter almost four hours of public testimony and deliberation, a California Senate committee held a bill that would require almost all kids attending school to be vaccinated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVote On California Vaccine Bill DelayedApril 15, 2015A California legislative committee on Wednesday considered whether the state should limit vaccination waivers for schoolchildren. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareControversial Vaccine Requirement Bill Clears First Senate CommitteeApril 9, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneHundreds of people crowded at the state Capitol building Wednesday to speak up about whether or not parents' personal beliefs could justify refusal to vaccinate their children. A Senate committee voted to eliminate the 'personal belief exemption.' Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Vaccine Requirement Bill Gets First Public DebateApril 8, 2015(AP) - A bill that would require California parents to vaccinate their children is getting its first public hearing after similar proposals in Washington and Oregon failed to advance.
