Workforce
Gov. Schwarzenegger on Saturday signed SB 1312 by Sen. Elaine Alquist (D-San Jose), which will require DHS to develop standards for safe staffing and operation of long-term care facilities and will amend licensing procedures for such facilities (Bill text, 8/31).
Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 1204 by Senate President Pro Tempore Don Perata (D-Oakland), which would have required hospitals to develop patient-lifting policies to prevent back injuries among employees (Bill text, 8/31).