AB 606 (Levine, D-Van Nuys) -- Passed the Assembly (45-32). This dangerous bill is an extension of AB 537 from 2000. This time the state takes away money and authority from the school boards, and consequently districts, if the school boards do not extend and mandate certain efforts towards tolerance based on specified characteristics, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived gender identify and sexual orientation within programs of our schools. The bill, which will force schools to include curriculum, textbooks or other materials that accept, embrace and advocate homosexuality. AB 606 will soon be taken up by the Senate Education Committee before going to the full Senate. UFCa opposed

AB 1056 (Chu, D-Sacramento) -- Passed the Assembly and is now in the Senate . Named the Tolerance Education Pilot Program, would designate $250,000 for "tolerance" relations programs in 10 schools selected by the State Board of Education, the very same board that would determine curriculum standards under AB 606. Over the next five years, AB 1056 pilot programs would "promote tolerance" on issues like one's perceived gender, homosexuality, bisexuality and transsexuality within the history/social science content standards. Selected schools receive $25,000 each and can only spend the funds to buy supplemental materials that promote tolerance based on homosexuality and bisexuality, or on teacher training by homosexual activists. UFCa opposed

AB 1207 (Yee, D-San Francisco) is actually another attempt to pass legislation vetoed by the governor last year. This bill adds "sexual orientation and gender" to the list of "specified conduct" found on the "Code of Fair Campaign Practices" that a candidate for elective office may sign when running for office. Although touted as voluntary, this bill would effectively stifle open communication about a candidate's sexual orientation in campaigns. AB 1207 passed the Assembly (43-29) and is in the Senate.

Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 19 (Alquist, D-San Jose) supports Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that guaranteed a woman's “right” to an abortion. A resolution does not have the force of law, but simply expresses the opinion of the legislators. Alquist and eight others introduced SJR 19 on January 19, coinciding with the anniversary month of the court decision. This measure, similar to last year's AJR 3, would “memorialize” the President and the Congress to “uphold the intent and substance” of the decision. SJR 19, which will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee, is further proof of a Legislature out of touch with many of their constituents.

Jessica's Law initiative: Supported By UFCa (see link)

Failed 2006 Legislation affecting Family Values

AB 1218 (Wyland, R-Vista) -- A bill titled the William J. “Pete” Knight Memorial Act. The bill would have required that the Pledge of Allegiance be recited daily at elementary and secondary schools. Pro gay lobby groups opposed because of the name of the bill commemorating the late Senator who supported marriage between a man and a woman. UFCa supported . FAILED