Description
William P. (Bill) Campbell, Republican, was a State Assembly Member, 1967-1972 and 1975-1976, and a State Senator, 1977-1989.
The William P. Campbell Papers consist of 19 cubic feet of records reflecting his activities during his time in the legislature.
Campbell's main interests were in lowering taxes and state spending, and in "sunset" legislation.
Background
William P. (Bill) Campbell, Republican, was a State Assembly Member, 1967-1972 and 1975-1976, and a State Senator, 1977-1989.
He represented cities within Los Angeles County in the 50th Assembly District and, after his reelection, in the 64th Assembly
District. He continued to represent communities in Los Angeles County in the 33rd Senate District. After 1985 reapportionment,
he represented parts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in the 31st Senate District.Senator Campbell resigned from the legislature on December 15, 1989 to assume the presidency of the California Manufacturers
Association (CMA), a lobbying and trade group. He retired from the CMA in 1998.
Restrictions
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items. The researcher assumes all responsibility for possible infringement that may arise from reproduction or publication
of materials from the California State Archives' collections.
Availability
Collection is open for research.