Creates the Willie L. Brown, Jr. Community Service Fellowship Program to provide scholarships to graduating high school students.

Codifies an agreement between Santa Clara county and four cities limiting property tax transfer.

Revises the civil liability process for auto accidents, creates a California Auto Plan vehicle insurance system and a vehicle safety inspection program.

Requires the Dept. of Industrial Relations and the Director of Food and Agriculture to review and mediate commodity price disputes.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement at the Academy of Sciences.

Creates the Office of Conciliator to review bargaining disputes.

Enacts the California Tire Recycling Act to reduce landfill disposal by implementing a statewide tire recycling program.

Reduces the size of the Board of Directors of Hastings Law College and eliminates term limits.

Establishes kindergarten programs for all 4-year-olds in school districts selected by the State Dept. of Education, with priority on low-income children.

Requires state and regional Water Resources Control boards to develop a comprehensive program to identify hot spots and plan for cleanup.