Under the new law, proposals for business subsidies at the state and local government level now must define how their project is in the public interest, must establish goals for jobs and wages, must have public hearings on their proposals, and must report progress on the project goals or face financial penalties. No reference was made to gay or lesbian couples, but the intent was clear. The provision was removed in conference committee. These provisions were also removed in conference committee. There was no action on the civil rights statute.
Intentional segregation is very difficult to prove.
This funding was restored in final appropriations bills. There were no increases in funding. Substantial funding was approved for a new residential program to help women recover from experiences in prostitution and make the transition to a new life.