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� 13 <br /> FLEX YOUR POWER from page 3•••�•� L e� i s 1 a t i v e B i I I Action <br /> these voluntary programs are designed to reduce "" """"""""""""" <br /> peak demand of electricity. For example, the <br /> statewide ISO program permits large businesses, The following ane summaries of just a few of <br /> including cities, to sign up to receive emai) notifi- �e legislative bills that are cumently being <br /> cations when Califomia's energy reserves dip and aded upon by the League of Califomia <br /> a Stage 1 Alert is called. Paficipants ar�e re- Cities. For more information about these and <br /> quested to implement immediate conservation other bills, please visit the League <br /> measures, such as tuming off lights and setting website new "Issues and Advocacy" <br /> air conditioner levels to 78 degrees. Page (www.cacities.ors�/ <br /> issuesandadvocacv) – a on�stop location <br /> Cities interested in pa�ticipating in any of these t° access ir�formation about legislation, <br /> programs are encouraged to visit the following �n tra k infonnat on n d�d 'I i velopments. You <br /> websites. (www.qcities.org/legtracking), locate legisla- <br /> tors and legislative committees, send letters <br /> Flex Your Power: www.fvpower.or!q — includes to legislators or the media through the online <br /> links to the Governor's Executive Order and a Advocacy Center, research League policy <br /> summary of the various utility and state agency positions, access useful related links, and <br /> demand reduction programs much more. <br /> ISO: www.caiso.com (Click on Voluntary Load <br /> Reduction Program) PUBLIC SAFETY <br /> PG&E: www.qpe.com/biz/load_mgmt/ <br /> AB 1655 (Negrete McLeod). Emergency <br /> So Cal Edison: www.sce.com/sc3/ Medical Services. Paramedics. AB 1655 autho- <br /> 002 save enemv/002i_load_redn/default. rizes the Emergency Medical Services Authority <br /> (EMSA) to impose an administrative fine on <br /> SDG�E: www.sdcte.com/business/ licensed paramedics for certain disciplinary <br /> dro index.shtml pu�poses and requires that all funds recovered be <br /> deposited into the General Fund. In addition, AB <br /> In the next few weeks, the League will provide 1655 requires employers to report disaplinary <br /> more information directly to cities and will include actions taken against paramedics to EMSA and <br /> a variety of resources ir�formation on our website. the local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) <br /> agency medical director following an intemal <br /> investigation. CuRently, suspension of a <br /> paramedic's license is the primary means of <br /> disapline for adions that do not result in harm to a <br /> patient. However, the suspension of a <br /> paramedic's license could result in a severe <br /> shortage of paramedics in certain parts of Califor- <br /> nia, thus putting lives at risk. Allowing EMSAto <br /> Our Mission levy an administrative fine, instead of suspending <br /> a paramedic for certain disciplinary purposes, will <br /> Restore and protect local control for cities ensure that action is taken without harmful effects <br /> through education and advocacy to on public safety. Staff: Liisa Lawson; Status: <br /> enhance the quality of life &for SenFlr, Position: Support. <br /> all Californians. <br /> AB 2065 (Nakano). Health and Care Facili- <br /> ties: Fire Protection. AB 2065, the Anchor <br /> luly 30, 2004 --www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 5 <br /> __._ __ _ . _ <br /> ___ �_. <br />