Governor

Speaks to the Imperial Council of the Shrine of North America in Los Angeles on Friday.

Goes to the Western Governors Assn. meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Sunday.

Assembly Committee Action: Parole: The Assembly Ways and Means Committee rejected a proposed constitutional amendment (SC A9) by Sen. Daniel E. Boatwright (D-Concord) that would give the governor the power to block the scheduled parole of convicted murderers. An 11-7 vote was cast on the legislation, but it needed 12 votes for approval. The author said he plans to push for an initiative on the 1988 ballot.

Libraries: The Ways and Means Committee also approved a bill (SB 2493) by Sen. Barry Keene (D-Benicia) to place a $150-million bond issue on the Nov. 4 ballot. It would include $25 million for renovation of the Los Angeles Central Library, recently damaged by fire. A 15-3 vote sent the bill to the Assembly floor.

Financial Planners: The Assembly Finance and Insurance Committee approved a bill (SB 315) by Sen. Joseph B. Montoya (D-Whittier) to require financial planners to be licensed by the state. A 9-3 vote sent the bill to the Ways and Means Committee.

Automobile Insurance: The Finance and Insurance Committee also approved another bill (SB 1585) by Sen. Alan Robbins (D-Van Nuys) to allow reduced automobile insurance coverage for some senior citizens over 65 that could save them an estimated 20% on premiums. A 9-5 vote sent the bill to the Ways and Means Committee.

Senate Committee Action: Utility Rates: The Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee approved a bill (AB 3522) by Assembly Speaker Willie Brown (D-San Francisco) to require the Public Utilities Commission to hold annual rate-setting hearings instead of once every three years. Brown claims this would result in lower utility bills for consumers. A 5-2 vote sent the bill to the Appropriations Committee.

Apartheid: The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill (AB 134) by Assemblywoman Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles) to prohibit the state from investing pension funds in companies doing business in South Africa to protest apartheid. A 5-0 vote sent the bill to the Senate floor.