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Final week of the Legislature sees Leno bills approved and an unexpected resignation

Final week of the Legislature sees Leno bills approved and an unexpected resignation
With the Legislature scheduled to adjourn for the year on Friday, Legislators identified several policy issues they stated must be accomplished before the Legislature adjourns. According to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders, it was imperative that Legislature resolve the agreed upon $1.2 billion Department of Corrections budget cuts, develop a workable water plan that would address agricultural needs and environmental concerns, and approve a new state energy renewal portfolio standard. 
In an effort to address these legislative priorities and review over 500 pieces of legislation, members of the Legislature (Assembly and Senate) have been in session daily since last Monday. However, with less than 48 hours remaining, resolution on their top priorities remains elusive. Despite intense meetings and negotiations, legislators and the Governor continue to be at odds over water, the corrections cuts and renewable energy. 
Despite the Legislature’s inability or willingness to find solutions to their stated top legislative priorities, the Legislature’s majority had the will to approve legislation that is a direct assault on the family and California voters. This week, the Assembly and Senate approved Senate Bills 54 and 572, authored by Senator Mark Leno, on party-line votes. The Legislature’s approval of these measures illustrates the political majority’s proclivity to succumb to the will of special interest groups over the values of their constituents.
SB 54 requires the state of California to validate and recognize same-sex marriages performed outside the state of California prior to November 5, 2008. The bill specifically violates Article 1, Section 7.5 of the California Constitution which states “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” 
SB 572, the “Harvey Milk” bill, requires the governor to annually proclaim May 22 a “day of significance” in honor of San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, the first openly homosexual politician. SB 572 wrongly encourages schools to supplant students’ classroom time in order to conduct “commemorative exercises” and activities related to Milk’s contributions and sexual orientation.
Both measures will be sent to Governor Schwarzenegger for his signature or veto. Join the California Family Council in opposing SB 54 and SB 572 by contacting the governor at his Capitol or district offices:
Capitol Office: 916-445-2841
Fresno Office: 559-477-1804
Los Angeles Office: 213-897-0322
Riverside Office: 951-680-6860
San Diego Office: 619-525-4641
San Francisco Office: 415-703-2218.
As the legislative year draws to a close, revelations of adulterous activities by a legislator with two Sacramento lobbyists have become an unfortunate distraction in the Legislature. The flurry of media attention surrounding the inappropriate behavior of Assemblyman Mike Duvall (R-Yorba Linda) has resulted in his resignation from office. Please pray that God will work in the lives of all those impacted by the Assemblyman’s actions and that God will heal and strengthen damaged marriages and relationships.
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