New Law Prohibits Gun Sales in Cases of Domestic Violence

Gov. George Deukmejian has signed into law a bill to ban firearm sales to persons who are under court restraining orders for incidents of domestic violence.

The measure (AB 1753) was introduced by Assemblyman Terry Friedman (D-Los Angeles) in response to a number of California cases where women have been murdered by their domestic partners after seeking protection from the courts.

Statewide and nationally, more than 30% of women slain each year are killed by their husbands, ex-husbands, boyfriends or ex-boyfriends.

Local law enforcement will be required to notify the Department of Justice immediately upon receiving a copy of a domestic violence restraining order. This information will be made available to gun dealers performing background checks on prospective gun purchasers. GOVERNOR Bills Signed

Drugs: SB 1120 by Sen. John Seymour (R-Anaheim) to require firms doing business with the state to guarantee a drug-free workplace in order to obtain state contracts for goods or services.

Drugs: AB 2063 by Assemblyman Steve Clute (D-Riverside) to require all public school physical education teachers and coaches to have training in preventing drug abuse.

Drugs: AB 3407 by Assemblyman Curtis Tucker Jr. (D-Inglewood) to increase the potential penalty for drug use for repeat offenders who refuse to participate in an available drug treatment program.

Looting: AB 3894 by Assemblyman William Filante (R-Greenbrae) to make it a specific crime--calling for stiffer penalties--to loot commercial properties during a state of emergency resulting from an earthquake or fire.

Health Insurance: SB 1979 by Sen. Alan Robbins (D-Tarzana) to establish a state guarantee fund to pay consumer claims filed against health insurance companies that go bankrupt and policyholders are left holding the bag due to no fault of their own.

Mobil Homes: AB3114 by Assemblyman Pete Chacon (D-San Diego) to increase the maximum purchase price for a mobile home that may be purchased with a Cal-Vet home loan from $90,000 to $125,000.

Puppies: AB 4300 by Assemblyman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) to require pet shops to inform puppy purchasers of a dog’s veterinarian treatment record to curb the sale of sick animals.

Contract Copies: SB 1107 by Sen. Quentin Kopp (I-San Francisco) to require merchants to give customers a copy of a sales contract at the time it is signed at their place of business or within 10 days if accomplished by mail or other means.

Glass: AB 2622 by Assemblywoman Delaine Eastin (D-Union City) to require glass container manufacturers to use 15% of recycled glass in the manufacturing of new glass food and drink containers starting Jan. 1, 1992. Bills Vetoed

Open Meetings: SB 62 by Sen. Ruben Ayala (D-Chino) to reinstate a requirement that local governments must post their agendas 72 hours prior to meetings for public inspection.

ublic Drunkenness: AB 3056 by Assemblyman Richard Floyd (D-Carson) to set up a special task force to study and make recommendations on how to reduce public drunkenness. Telephone Books: SB 2700 by Sen. Barry Keene (D-Benicia) to require a state study to determine if telephone directories can be recycled, with a report to the Legislature due on Jan. 1, 1992.