Sher was a major environmental proponent during his time in the legislature. Major legislative accomplishments of his include the Groundwater Protection Act (1983), California Clean Air Act (1988), and the California Safe Drinking Water Act (1989).[4] He was the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee for 11 years.[5]
He authored a bill, signed by Jerry Brown, that increased the statute of limitations for rape from three years to six in response to the fact that many serial rapists—such as Melvin Carter—were able to avoid or partially avoid prosecution due to the shorter limit expiring.[6]
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Near the end of his legislative career, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors designated January 30, 2004, as Byron Sher Day, calling him "the most effective environmental legislator in the state."[3] Sher was married to Linda B. Sher (1932–2014)[7] and they have three children and five grandchildren. They lived together in Palo Alto, California for many decades.[7] He is professor emeritus at Stanford Law School.[8]
^Guttman, Monika (1981-10-02). . The Stanford Daily. Archived from the original on 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
^ abKenrick, Chris (2014-01-20). "Linda Sher, artist and political wife, dies at 82". PaloAltoOnline.com. from the original on 2015-02-26. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
^"School of Law" (PDF). Stanford Bulletin, 2009-10. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
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byron, sher, oklahoma, politician, byron, shear, byron, sher, born, february, 1928, american, democratic, politician, served, california, state, senate, from, 1996, 2004, prior, which, served, california, state, assembly, between, 1980, 1996, sher, also, longt. For the Oklahoma politician see Byron D Shear Byron D Sher born February 7 1928 is an American Democratic politician He served in the California State Senate from 1996 to 2004 prior to which he served in the California State Assembly between 1980 and 1996 Sher was also a longtime professor at Stanford Law School He served as the California Senate Rules Committee appointee to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency from 2009 to 2012 1 2 Byron D SherMember of the California State Senate from the 11th districtIn office March 28 1996 December 6 2004Preceded byTom CampbellSucceeded byJoe SimitianMember of the California State Assembly from the 21st districtIn office December 1 1980 March 28 1996Preceded byVictor CalvoSucceeded byTed LempertPersonal detailsBorn 1928 02 07 February 7 1928 age 96 St Louis Missouri U S Political partyDemocraticSpouseLinda B Sher m 1954 d 2014 Children3Residence s Palo Alto CaliforniaAlma materWashington University in St Louis Harvard Law SchoolOccupationPolitician law professorProfessionAttorney Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Pre Assembly political career 3 Legislative accomplishments 4 Personal 5 References 6 External linksEarly life and education editSher was born February 7 1928 in St Louis Missouri He received his BA from Washington University in St Louis and his JD from Harvard Law School Before beginning his political career Sher taught at several schools including Harvard Law School Southern Methodist University the University of Southern California and Stanford University He also became a Fulbright research scholar 3 Pre Assembly political career editSher served on the Palo Alto City Council from 1965 to 1967 and from 1973 to 1980 citation needed He served as mayor in 1975 and 1978 citation needed Legislative accomplishments editSher was a major environmental proponent during his time in the legislature Major legislative accomplishments of his include the Groundwater Protection Act 1983 California Clean Air Act 1988 and the California Safe Drinking Water Act 1989 4 He was the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee for 11 years 5 He authored a bill signed by Jerry Brown that increased the statute of limitations for rape from three years to six in response to the fact that many serial rapists such as Melvin Carter were able to avoid or partially avoid prosecution due to the shorter limit expiring 6 Personal editNear the end of his legislative career the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors designated January 30 2004 as Byron Sher Day calling him the most effective environmental legislator in the state 3 Sher was married to Linda B Sher 1932 2014 7 and they have three children and five grandchildren They lived together in Palo Alto California for many decades 7 He is professor emeritus at Stanford Law School 8 California Senate Preceded byTom Campbell California State Senator 11th District1996 2004 Succeeded byJoe Simitian California Assembly Preceded byVictor Calvo California State Assemblymember 21st District1980 1996 Succeeded byTed LempertReferences edit Jensen Adam 2009 02 04 Byron Sher appointed to TRPA Governing Board Tahoe Daily Tribune Retrieved 2020 09 01 TRPA Approves New 20 Year Regional Plan Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors Archived from the original on 2015 09 14 Retrieved 2020 09 01 a b Byron Sher Day Proclamation PDF San Mateo County Retrieved 19 March 2011 JoinCalifornia Byron D Sher Cover story Byron Sher looks ahead December 29 2004 Guttman Monika 1981 10 02 Three years added to the statute of limitations on rape The Stanford Daily Archived from the original on 2021 05 19 Retrieved 2020 09 01 a b Kenrick Chris 2014 01 20 Linda Sher artist and political wife dies at 82 PaloAltoOnline com Archived from the original on 2015 02 26 Retrieved 2020 07 12 School of Law PDF Stanford Bulletin 2009 10 Retrieved 18 March 2011 External links editJoin California Byron Sher Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Byron Sher amp oldid 1174426898, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
