News
2006-08-12
Antidiscrimination bill passes California legislature
A California bill
preventing antigay discrimination in state-operated or
state-funded programs has passed the legislature and now
A California bill
preventing antigay discrimination in state-operated or
state-funded programs has passed the legislature and now
moves to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk for him to
sign or veto. The bill, authored by out state senator
Sheila Kuehl, would protect state residents utilizing
such public services as police and fire protection,
financial aid, and food stamps from being
discriminated against on the basis of sexual
orientation or gender identity.
"I am very pleased that my colleagues passed
this measure and supported the principle that everyone
should have equal access to the programs and services
provided by our government," said Kuehl in a
statement. "With Governor Schwarzenegger’s signature,
this bill will close an important gap in California's
nondiscrimination laws."
Added Geoff Kors, executive director of the
statewide gay rights group Equality California: "Once
again California is leading the way in providing the
most comprehensive nondiscrimination protections in the
country." (The Advocate)
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