Enacts Small Business Procurement and Contract Act for increased participation of small businesses in state procurement and contract awards.

Makes technical, non-substantive change in Sect. 12021.5 of the Penal Code.

Specifies that an injured employee is entitled to select a physician of his own choice and that employer or insurer is liable for cost of treatment.

Establishes the Division of Marine Traffic Control and creates a new public employee classification of ship controller. Establishes marine traffic control zones.

Prohibits the new Department of Transportation from spending funds until they are appropriated by the Legislature.

Appropriates funding for support of the California Council on Criminal Justice.

Transfers remaining functions of the Department of Social Welfare to a new Department of Benefit Payments.

Allocates funds to the Commission of Housing and Community Development to be used to supplement federal grants to local housing authorities for leased low-rent housing.

Changes the term certifying witness to notary public.

Increases from one to three years the period within which an injured worker must initiate a claim for medical and hospital benefits.