Inventory of the Tom Hayden Papers

Processed by Joseph P. Samora.

California State Archives

1020 "O" Street

Sacramento, California 95814

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Inventory of the Tom Hayden Papers

Collection number: LP322

California State Archives

Office of the Secretary of State

Sacramento, California

Contact Information:

California State Archives
1020 "O" Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: (916) 653-2246
Fax: (916) 653-7363
Email: ArchivesWeb@sos.ca.gov
URL: http://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/

Processed by:: Joseph P. Samora
Date Completed:: January 2002
Encoded by:: Lucy Barber

Descriptive Summary

Title: Tom Hayden papers,

Date (inclusive): 1983-2000

Call number: LP322

Creator: Hayden, Tom

Extent: 29 cubic feet

Repository: California State Archives

Sacramento, California

Abstract: Tom Hayden, Democrat, was a State Assembly Member, 1983-1992 and a State Senator, 1993-1998. He represented the 44th Assembly District in Los Angeles County until 1992 when his Assembly seat was eliminated with redistricting. Hayden was then elected to the 23rd Senatorial District in Los Angeles. He left office in 2000 because of term limits. The Tom Hayden Papers consist of Assembly and Senate Author's Bill Files, 1983-2000; Subject Files, 1983-1996; Orange County Bankruptcy Files; and University of California, Irvine-Fertility Clinic Files.

Physical location: California State Archives Office of the Secretary of the State Sacramento, CA 95814

Language: English.

Administrative Information

Access

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the California State Archives. Permission for reproduction or publication is given on behalf of the California State Archives as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives collections.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Tom Hayden Papers, LP322:[folder number], California State Archives, Office of the Secretary of State, Sacramento, California.

Acquisition Information

Tom Hayden donated the papers to the California State Archives.

Biography

Tom Hayden, Democrat, was a State Assembly Member, 1983-1992 and a State Senator, 1993-1998. He represented the 44th Assembly District in Los Angeles County until 1992 when his Assembly seat was eliminated with redistricting. Hayden was then elected to the 23rd Senatorial District in Los Angeles. He left office in 2000 because of term limits.

Hayden was a leader of student civil rights and anti-war movements in the 1960s, and the environmental and anti-nuclear movements in the 1970s. In 1994, Senator Hayden was a candidate for Governor of California in the June Democratic Primary, calling for reform of campaign finance and lobbying practices.

Senator Hayden was born on December 11, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. He established California residence in 1968. Hayden attended the University of Michigan where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1961. He worked as a teacher and has written nine books including The Lost Gospel of the Earth, The Whole World Was Watching and Reunion which was cited by the New York Times as one of the best 200 books written in 1988. Senator Hayden was a faculty member at Pitzer College, University of Southern California, Immaculate Heart College, Holy Names College, Santa Monica College, New College and California State University, Sacramento.

He was formerly married to actress Jane Fonda. His children include his son Troy and step-daughter Vannessa. Senator Hayden is currently married to Barbara Williams, an actress and singer from British Columbia and has a son by this marriage.

Senator Hayden was active on the Solar-Cal Council, State of California, 1978-82. He served as the Governor's Alternate to the Southwest Border Regional Commission, 1979-80; the California representative to Western SUN , 1978-81; and the Chairman of Campaign California. He was member of National Organization of Women, Sierra Club, and Big Ten Alumni Club. He was appointed to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEF) and attended the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

During his term in the California State Legislature, Senator Hayden authored 100 measures enacted into law or legislative policy. He was chair of Proposition 65 (1986) which enacted the nation's toughest drinking water protections and endorsed Proposition 99 (1988) which created the nation's most successful anti-smoking campaign. An environmental activist, Hayden headed up the Big Green initiative and authored legislation relating to environmental restoration, pollution penalties and mandatory recycling programs.

He has served on the following legislative committees:

Assembly, 1983-1992

Standing Committees
Aging and Long Term Care, 1987-1988
Banking, 1991-1992
Consumer Protection and Toxic Materials, 1983-1984
Economic Development and New Technologies, 1983-1986
Sub-Committee on Biotechnology, 1985-1986
Education, 1983-1990
Sub-Committee on Higher Education, 1985-1990
Chair, 1985-1990
Review of the Master Plan for Higher Education, 1985-1986
Environment Safety and Toxic Materials, 1985-1990
Finance and Bonded Indebtedness, 1991-1992
Labor and Employment, 1987-1990
Chair, 1987-1990
Natural Resources, 1991-1992
Policy Research, 1985-1986
Revenue and Taxation, 1983-1986
Vice Chair, 1983-1984, 1989-1990
Ways and Means, 1987-1988

Select Committees
Accreditation, 1989-1990
Legislative Task Force on the Santa Monica Bay, 1989-1990
Chair, 1989-1990
Marine Resources, 1991-1992
Oil Spill Prevention and Response Preparedness, 1989-1990

Special Committees
Immigration in the Work Place, 1987-1988
Los Angeles Crisis, 1991-1992
Policy Research Management, 1987-1988

Senate, 1993-2000

Standing Committees
Budget and Fiscal Review, 1997-2000
Sub-Committee No.2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, Judiciary and Transportation, 1997-1998
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Our Schools, 1993-2000
Education, 1995-1996
Energy and Public Utilities, 1993-1994
Energy, Utilities and Communications, 1995-1998
Environmental Quality, 1997-2000
Natural Resources and Wildlife, 1993-2000
Chair, 1993-2000
Sub-Committee on Coastal and Ocean Protection, 1999-2000
Toxics and Public Safety Management, 1993-1996
Transportation, 1993-2000
Select Committees
Alameda Corridor, 1997-1998
California's Role in World Trade Organization, 1999-2000
Chair, 1999-2000
Community Development, 1997-1998
Family, Child and Youth Development, 1999-2000
Genetics and Public Policy, 1995-1998
Higher Education, 1997-2000
Chair, 1997-2000
Northridge Earthquake, 1993-1996
Southern California Water Districts Expenditures and Governance, 1997-2000
Special Committees
Entertainment Industry, 1993-1994
Local Government Investments, 1995-1996

In addition, as a member of the Legislature, Hayden was a member of the California Commission on Innovation, 1983-1984; Commission of the Californias, 1985-2000; California Policy Seminar, 1978-1992.

Scope and Content

The Tom Hayden Papers consist of Assembly and Senate Author's Bill Files, 1983-2000; Subject Files, 1983-1996; Orange County Bankruptcy Files (2 cubic feet) and University of California, Irvine-Fertility Clinic Files (2 cubic feet). The bill files document his legislative activity during his term as a member of the California State Legislature. The bills introduced by Senator Hayden focus on a wide array of subjects. He authored bills concerning Energy Conservation, Disabled Veterans Health Care, Herbicide Exposure (Agent Orange), Worker Right to Know, Asbestos Awareness, Consumer Protection, Education, Hazardous Waste Sites, Confidential HIV Testing, Mental Health Workers Safety Standards, Birth Defect Prevention, Child Care, Firearms Control, Sale of Tobacco to Minors, Political Contributions, Homeless Housing, Student Financial Aid, Domestic Violence, Cancer Prevention, Child Labor Protection, Medical Waste Management, Domestic Partners, Gang Violence Prevention, Holocaust Survivors Insurance Claims, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Sexual Harassment, Environmental Quality, Genetically Engineered Food, and Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been associated with these materials in the Archives' automated public access system (currently in development, December 2004).

Subjects

Hayden, Tom

Municipal bankruptcy - California - Orange County.

Fertility clinics - California

Land use - California

Related Material

As of January 2002, Senator Hayden's website is http://www.tomhayden.com

Folder LP322:1-315

Series 1. Bill Files, 1983-2000

Physical Description: 315 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by legislative session and numerically by bill number.

Scope and Content Note

Bill files created by Tom Hayden may include bill analyses, amendments and resolutions, author's statements, testimony, press releases, editorials and newspaper clippings, correspondence, committee statements, and other information.

1983-1984: AB474-AB3946, ACR40, ACR123, ACR127, ACR154, AJR15, AJR22, AJR28, AJR32, AJR66, AB12X LP322:1-22

1985-1986: AB322-AB4233, ACR67, ACR73, ACR76, ACR82, ACR133, ACR141, ACR153, AJR63 LP322:23-55

1987-1988: AB278-AB4581, ACA65, ACR39, ACR41 LP322:56-93

1989-1990: AB109-AB4369, ACR1, ACR8, ACR45, ACR83, ACR127, ACR149, HR19 LP322:94-117

1991-1992: AB257-AB3422, ACA12, ACR62, AJR14-AJR17, AJR76, HR24 LP322:118-143

1993-1994: SB73-SB2116, SCA16, SCA45, SCR26, SR12, SR27, SR32 LP322:144-179

1995-1996: SB5-SB2172, SB7X, SCR7, SCR26, SJR8, SR41 LP322:180-217

1997-1998: SB3-SB2179, SR15, SJR81 LP322:218-267

1999-2000: SB58-SB2199, SCR13, SCR71, SR36 LP322:268-315

Folder LP322:316-432

Series 2. Subject Files, 1983-1996

Physical Description: 115 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically.

Scope and Content Note

Subject files created by Senator Tom Hayden include correspondence received and sent, memos, reports, newspaper clippings, press releases, speeches, opinions, analyses, research on proposed and pending legislation, committee activities and district affairs.

Air Pollution Control (4ff) LP322:316-319

Airport Terminal, Santa Monica LP322:320

Apartheid, South Africa LP322:321

Cancer (3ff) LP322:322-324

Child Care LP322:325

China (3ff) LP322:326-328

Climate LP322:329

Coastal Zone Management, Malibu (3ff) LP322:330-332

Crime Prevention LP322:333

Earthquakes (2ff) LP322:334-335

Education (Pacific Rim) LP322:336

Education, Higher (2ff) LP322:337-338

Education, Higher-Conference LP322:339

Education, Higher-Teaching (2ff), video LP322:340-342

Employee Training LP322:343

Energy Conservation LP322:344

Environmental Protection, Federal LP322:345

Environmental Protection, Los Angeles County LP322:346

Environmental Protection, Mt. Shasta (2ff) LP322:347-348

Environmental Protection, State (2ff) LP322:349-350

Fair Political Practices LP322:351

Flood Control, Los Angeles River LP322:352

Foreign Trade, Israel & South Africa LP322:353

Forest Protection, Redwoods LP322:354

Hazardous Substances (2ff) LP322:355-356

Hazardous Waste, Kesterson LP322:357

Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility, Ward Valley (6ff) LP322:358-363

Homeless Persons LP322:364

Investments, Foreign LP322:365

Israel LP322:366

Jewish Federation Council LP322:367

Land Reclamation, Mines (2ff) LP322:368-369

Land Use, Santa Monica (4ff) LP322:370-373

Nuclear Energy LP322:374

Nuclear Energy Research, Livermore LP322:375

Oil Well Drilling, Off Shore (6ff) LP322:376-381

Oil Well Drilling, Pacific Palisades LP322:382

Parks, State, Malibu Lagoon LP322:383

Pesticides, Malathion (4ff) LP322:384-387

Pesticide Pollution LP322:388

Piers, Santa Monica LP322:389

Police Corps (2ff) LP322:390-391

Radio Active Waste Disposal, Ward Valley LP322:392

Rent Control (3ff) LP322:393-395

Senior Citizens LP322:396

Sewage Disposal (2ff) LP322:397-398

Sewage Disposal, Malibu (2ff) LP322:399-401

Sex Crimes, Rape LP322:402

Smoking (7ff) LP322:403-409

Speeches LP322:410

Terrorism (2ff) LP322:411-412

Toxic Chemical Control LP322:413

Video Display Terminal, Health (6ff) LP322:414-419

Waste Disposal, Land Fills LP322:420

Water LP322:421

Water, Floods LP322:422

Water Pollution, Bay/Delta (3ff) LP322:423-425

Water Pollution, Ocean (2ff) LP322:426-427

Water Pollution, Santa Monica (4ff) LP322:428-431

World Trade Organization LP322:432

Folder LP322:433-483

Series 3. Orange County Bankruptcy Files, 1994-1997

Physical Description: 51 files folders

Arrangement

Arranged by record type.

Scope and Content Note

Files relate to the Senate Special Committee on Local Government Investments investigation and resolution of the Orange County Bankruptcy Scandal. The Committee approved a measure which put strict contribution limits on Wall Street firms, created oversight boards to review decisions of county treasurers, made brokers disclose risky investments and required treasurers to provide their governing boards with monthly risk assessment reports.

Senate Select Committee on Local Government Investments Hearing, February 16, 1995 LP322:433

Disclosure LP322:434

Special Session LP322:435

Law Firms LP322:436

Other Bills/Activities LP322:437

Senate Select Committee on Local Government Investments Hearing Notes LP322:438

Municipal Assistance Corporation, New York City LP322:439

Leifier Capital LP322:440

Taxes LP322:441

Barings, Bank of Britain LP322:442

Reports (5ff) LP322:443-447

Hearing Testimony LP322:448

Memos LP322:449

Campaign Contributions (2ff) LP322:450-451

Campaign Reports LP322:452

Local Agencies LP322:453

Local Agencies/Schools LP322:454

Past Legislation LP322:455

Environmental Issues LP322:456

Press Releases LP322:457

Notes on Legislation LP322:458

Correspondence (2ff) LP322:459-460

California State Auditor County Investment LP322:461

Taxes LP322:462

Newspaper Articles (7 ff.) LP322:463-469

Advisory Panel LP322:470

Press Contacts LP322:471

Governor Pete Wilson LP322:472

Merrill Lynch LP322:473

Bennett (Orange Co. Attorney), Popejoy (Chief Executive Officer) LP322:474

Ken Ough (Investment Banker) LP322:475

Matt Raabe (Orange County Assistant Treasurer) LP322:476

CS First Boston LP322:477

Schneider (Orange County Chief Administrative Officer) LP322:478

Andrus (Orange County Counsel) LP322:479

Lewis (Orange County Auditor-General) LP322:480

Costana (Orange County Bond Counsel) LP322:481

Despirito/Dean Witter Reynolds LP322:482

Securities Exchange Commission LP322:483

Folder LP322:484-513

Series 4. University of California, Irvine Fertility Clinic Files, 1994-1997

Physical Description: 23 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged by record type.

Scope and Content Note

Senator Hayden was Chair of the Senate Select Committee for Higher Education that investigated certain "whistleblower" allegations relating to financial and research misconduct at the Center for Reproductive Health and at the University of California Irvine Medical Center (Fertility Clinic). Under subpoena, UC Irvine officials and medical doctors were questioned regarding fraudulent procedures in handling fertility cases. The medical doctors were dismissed and later indicted. The fraudulent practices were eventually prohibited by legislation.

Testimony, June 14, 1995 (2ff) LP322:484-485

Nexis Search LP322:486

Background (2ff) LP322:487-488

Settlements LP322:489

Wisconsin Information LP322:490

Human Resources Department (2ff) LP322:491-492

Procedural, June 14, 1995 (2ff) LP322:493-494

University of San Diego LP322:495

Debra L. Krabel Testimony LP322:496

Correspondence (2ff) LP322:497-498

Memos LP322:499

Legislation, Reproduction (2ff) LP322:500-501

Legislation, Criminal Egg Law LP322:502

Report, Embryo Theft LP322:503

Newspaper Articles (2ff) LP322:504-505

Court Documents, Original Complaint (2ff) LP322:506-507

Court Documents LP322:508

Royce House Hearings LP322:509

Financial Audits & Reports (4ff) LP322:510-513