DevelopingState GovernmentCapitol Blog: Climate Change, Medical Marijuana Bills PassSeptember 11, 2015UPDATED at 11:35pm: California lawmakers have sent climate change legislation and medical marijuana regulations to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. But anti-tobacco legislation will not advance.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Passes End-Of-Life BillSeptember 9, 2015 | Chris Nichols | Ben AdlerFollowing more than two hours of impassioned debate, the state Assembly on Wednesday passed legislation that would allow terminally ill Californians to take prescription drugs to end their lives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPhysician-Assisted Suicide Bill Faces Next HearingJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would allow physician-assisted suicide in California faces a tough vote in the Legislature Tuesday. The measure has powerful detractors, but also some high-profile supporters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers: Time Is Right For "End Of Life Option" LawJanuary 22, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers say public opinion has changed since the last time “right to die” legislation has been proposed in the state. That may explain why a group of Democratic lawmakers has introduced the “End of Life Option Act.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
