SB 135 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review — Higher education budget trailer bill

Note that SB 135, among other things, would add new Education Code section 84750.8 to require community colleges districts to provide both certificated and classified employees with up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave benefits.

SB 163 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review — Developmental services

Note that SB 163, among other things, would amend section 4622(m) and 4894(a)(7) of the Welfare and Institutions Code to require adoption of an anti-retaliation policy and procedures to protect board members and regional center employees.

SB 171 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review — Labor

Note that SB 171, among other things, would amend section 62.5(f)(1) of the Labor Code to require payment of the annual employer assessment by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and provides the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations with the discretionary authority to reduce or waive penalties.