This measure would designate that January 19, 2015, be observed as the official memorial of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth and commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the work of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement in changing public policy in California and in the United States of America.
This measure would declare that President Abraham Lincoln be honored on February 12, 2015, the anniversary of his birthday.
This measure would recognize the Lunar New Year Celebration on February 19, 2015.
This measure would proclaim January 13, 2015, as Korean-American Day.
This measure would proclaim January 26, 2015, as India Republic Day, and would urge all Californians to join in celebrating India Republic Day.
Existing law provides for the creation and regulation of cities, counties, and cities and counties. Existing law permits these agencies to form retirement and pension systems, and also permits these agencies to become contracting members of the Public Employees' Retirement System. Existing law permits a city, a county, and other local governmental entities to provide compensation, including health care benefits, to its elected officials. This bill would prohibit the legislative or governing body of a city, county, city and county, school board, special district, or any other entity of local government from granting lifetime healthcare benefits to an elected official who serves part time, as specified. The bill would specify that these provisions do not prevent the award of, or continuation of, health care benefits that are entirely paid for by the individual.
