AB 1967 - Gay Marriage - Assemblyman Leno
(withdrawn by author, but will be reintroduced in December)
AB 1967 would amend the family code to legalize same-sex marriage in California. This bill shows blatant disregard for the democratic process that passed Prop. 22 in March 2000, which states that only marriage between a man and a woman is recognized or valid in California.

AB 2208 - Insurance Benefits for Domestic Partners - Assemblywoman Kehoe
(Passed Assembly Health Committee. Currently in Judiciary Committee)
This bill would require a health care service plan and health insurer to provide coverage to the domestic partner of an employee, subscriber, insured, or policyholder that is equal to the coverage it provides to the spouse of those persons. Businesses should not be forced to provide benefits to same-sex couples since doing so may infringe upon personal moral and religious convictions.

AB 2662 - CEDAW: Forcing Feminist Ideologies - Assemblywoman Jackson
(in Appropriations Committee)
This bill would enact legislation to adopt the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) to ensure that state departments and agencies adhere to current discrimination laws. CEDAW defines discrimination as “any distinction made on the basis of gender.” If passed, the state may exercise authority to eliminate discrimination even in private relationships. Additionally, the CEDAW requires the revision of school curriculum to reflect feminist ideologies, reiterates abortion rights, and supports drafting women into combat military.

AB 2900 - Forcing Businesses to Violate Conscience and Faith - Assemblyman Laird
(In Committee)
Under existing law, it is unlawful for employers to discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to address employment discrimination issues. Under this bill, along with existing laws, many faith-based businesses are compelled to hire persons whose life style and/or behavior conflicts with their moral and religious convictions.

SB 1234 - Civil Rights Interference - Senator Kuehl
(Passed the Senate and Assembly Public Safety Committee. Assembly Appropriations Committee will vote on this bill mid-August. From there it will go the Assembly Floor for a vote.)
This bill imposes specified fines for “hate crimes” (Crimes committed against persons because of their (actual or perceived) race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation), and would allow a victim of a “hate crime” to file a civil suit. Persons would be penalized for their thoughts rather than for the crime itself.

SB 1343 - Master Plan for Infant and Toddler Care - Senator Escutia
(In Senate Education Committee)
This bill would require the State Department of Education to develop a master plan for infant and toddler care. Part of a larger movement toward mandatory state funded childcare. The ultimate aim with bills such as this one is to transfer the care and education of young children from their parents to the state. Such laws undermine parental rights and create a socialized system of childcare.

SB 1366 - Releasing Sexually Violent Predators into the Community - Senator Denham
(In Committee on Rules)
Current law provides for the commitment of sexually violent predators to the custody of the State Department of Mental Health for treatment. This bill instead would require placement of a sexually violent predator into a conditional release program, compromising the safety of our communities.