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Government

May 9, 2013

Brown announces plan to reform hazardous chemicals warning law

Stakeholders were caught off-guard by a Wednesday announcement by Gov. Jerry Brown that he'll pursue significant reforms to Proposition 65.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Stakeholders were caught off-guard by Gov. Jerry Brown's announcement Tuesday that he will pursue significant reforms to Proposition 65, the state's hazardous chemicals warning law.


Brown's office said his administration will work with lawmakers and business and environmental lobbies to cap attorney fees in Prop. 65 cases, require better evidence from plaintiffs, give the state more leeway i...

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