From Platinum Advisors SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2012) — In a huge victory for Agriculture, the Assembly failed to pass AB 1313 (Allen) which would have required overtime after 8 hours for agricultural workers. AB 1313 went up for a final vote just before midnight on August 31st, the final day of the 2011-2012 Session.
CTBA worked closely with agricultural interests including CFB, Western Growers and agricultural associations in efforts to kill the overtime bill. The United Farm Workers Union, sponsors of the bill, worked equally hard to pass the measure.
The measure failed with a final vote of 35-33 with 12 not voting. Many thanks to CTBA members who made phone calls to targeted legislators asking them for a “no” vote or not to vote. Your efforts helped secure a tremendous victory. We would also like to thank the key legislators who really responded to the Breeders in California. They include Connie Conway and the Republican Caucus, as well as members of the Democratic Caucus for their support:
Toni Atkins
Joan Buchanan
Isadore Hall
Fiona Ma
Dr. Richard Pan
All of whom voted “no.” (Amazing!)
And equally important to our effort by not voting:
Susan Bonilla
Henry Perea
V. Manuel Pérez
Das Williams
Bob Wieckowski
Jared Huffman
And Steven Bradford who stayed with racing until the final vote.
Also not voing:
Wilmer Amina Carter
Wes Chesbro
Mike Davis
Nathan Fletcher
Cathleen Galgiani
Ben Hueso
Thanks again to Doug, Sue and CTBA members!
Robyn Black
Platinum Advisors