The controversy over defrocking the state rock is now truly an international story after the Voice of America ran a piece about this issue. Here's a key quote from the article:
"Critics are also suspicious of the one of the bill's endorsers. The group Consumer Attorneys of California is backing (Sen. Gloria) Romero's bill, and skeptical opponents say trial lawyers are hoping to publicize and expand their asbestos-related lawsuits."
You can read the article - and view the video version of the story - here. You can read selected articles and blog posts on the controversy here.