10 – SB 543 – Mental Health Services for At-Risk Youth

Year: 2010

Category: Medical, Social/Political

Bill Description:

This bill would provide that a minor who is 12 years of age or older may consent to outpatient mental health services, if, in the opinion of the professional person, the minor is mature enough to participate intelligently in the mental health treatment or counseling services.

10 – AJR 13 – U.S. Blood Donor Nondiscrimination

Year: 2010

Category: Medical, Social/Political

Bill Description:

This measure would request that the President of the United States encourage, and that the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services adopt, policies that repeal the current donor suitability and deferral policies of the federal Food and Drug Administration regarding the donation of blood by gay, bisexual, transgender, and heterosexual males.

10 – SB 906 – Civil Marriage Religious Freedom Act

Year: 2010

Category: Family, Social/Political

Bill Description:

Specify that no priest, minister, rabbi, or authorized person of any religious denomination would be required to solemnize a marriage that is contrary to the tenets of his or her faith. The bill would state that any refusal to solemnize a marriage under that provision shall not affect the tax exempt status of any entity.

10 – AB 2700 – Separation Equity Act

Year: 2010

Category: Family, Social/Political

Bill Description:

Create a consolidated form and procedure to dissolve both a civil marriage and domestic partnership at the same time.

10 – AJR 19 – Support of Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act

Year: 2010

Category: Family, Social/Political

Bill Description:

Urge Congress and the President of the United States to repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act.

10 – AJR 15 – Support of the Uniting American Families Act

Year: 2010

Category: Family, Social/Political

Bill Description:

Urge Congress and President Obama to sign, the Uniting American Families Act, which would extend immigration rights to bi-national same-sex couples.

10 – AJR 29 – Domestic Partner Tax Equity Resolution

Year: 2010

Category: Family. Workplace

Bill Description:

Promote tax equality for same sex couples by requesting that the IRS defer to California law on treatment of community property belonging to registered domestic partners and same-sex spouses.

09 – SR 27 – Senate Resolution in Support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Year: 2009

Category: Workplace, Social/Political

Bill Description:

Urge Congress and the President of the United States to enact into law the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

09 – HR 20 – Assembly Resolution in Support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Year: 2009

Category: Workplace, Social/Political

Bill Description:

Urge Congress and the President of the United States to enact into law the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

09 – SJR 9 – Support of the Military Readiness Enhancement Act

Year: 2009

Category: Workplace, Social/Political

Bill Description:

Urge Congress and the President of the United States to repeal the U.S. military’s discriminatory “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.