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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060831/ap_on_bi_ge/california_wal_martSACRAMENTO, Calif. - Bills that would give California's local governments more power to fight Wal-Mart and other huge stores are heading to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, over the objections of the giant retailer, business groups and Republican lawmakers.
The latest bill, approved 23-16 Wednesday by the Senate, would require local governments to consider an economic impact report before approving any "big box" store larger than 100,000 square feet.
On Tuesday, a 24-13 vote sent Schwarzenegger a bill requiring retailers to pay communities' legal fees if the local governments prevail in lawsuits that challenge zoning ordinances or regulations aimed at restricting mega-stores.
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The state has an interest, he said, because "Wal-Mart is the most egregious offender when it comes to having employees use public assistance — in fact, training them to apply."
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