Requires the Public Utilities Commission to annually determine a reasonable cost for local distribution utilities to provide natural gas service.

Enacts the County Courthouse Facility Capital Expenditure Bond Act to authorize funds for courthouse construction.

Enacts a comprehensive statutory scheme to provide low-cost insurance to low-income drivers. Enacts a binding arbitration process applicable to polices issued by the plan.

Enacts a comprehensive statutory scheme relating to low-cost insurance for low-income persons.

Requires the South Coast Air Quality Management District to establish an assistance account to help small businesses come into compliance with air quality standards.

Establishes a process for implementing conciliatory practices when requested or ordered in regards to agricultural collective bargaining.

Permits the Joint Rules Committee of the Senate and Assembly to establish terms and condition for television coverage of floor proceedings.

Provides legislative findings and declarations regarding long-term mental health care for dependent children of the court and for indigent minors.

Requires the Postsecondary Education Commission to conduct a series of studies covering various ethnic groups in higher education, with the first study on Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Allows individuals to purchase limited coverage insurance, requires that this insurance pays attorney fees, and creates a California Auto Plan to offer basic insurance.