Here is a sample of some of the civil rights bills I am currently working on in the state Assembly. I've also listed past legislation from previous years. For a complete review of my state legislative record, please visit http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html.

2007

AB 43: Religious Freedom & Civil Marriage Protection Act

This bill would define marriage as a civil contract between two persons, a definition that was in effect prior to 1977. It would also reaffirm that no religious entity is required to solemnize a marriage that is contrary to its religious tenets.

2006

AB 2920: Older Californians Equality & Protection Act

AB 2920 requires the California Department of Aging and local Area Agencies on Aging to include the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors in their needs assessments and area plans. It also ensures that services for elderly Californians are available regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis set forth in the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

2005

AB 19 / AB 849: Religious Freedom & Civil Marriage Protection Act

This bill would define marriage as a civil contract between two persons, a definition that was in effect prior to 1977. It would also reaffirm that no religious entity is required to solemnize a marriage that is contrary to its religious tenets.

2004

AB 1967: The California Marriage License Non-Discrimination Act

California Family Code currently defines marriage as a personal relation arising out of a civil contract between a man and a woman. AB 1967 would define marriages in California as a civil contract between two persons, allowing same sex couples access to the same rights and responsibilities of marriage as heterosexual couples in the state.

2003

AB 196

* Discrimination.