Jonathan Keller – California Globe

‘A Child Trafficker’s and Kidnapper’s Dream Bill’ Moved Out of Committee by Senate Democrats

September 2, 2025 9:59 amSeptember 2, 2025 2:27 pm

Assembly Bill 495, the bill which threatens parental rights by allowing the state to remove custody from parents who do not “affirm their child’s gender identity,” was moved off of the suspense file by Senate Democrats, after being placed on...

Thousands Rally at Capitol to Protect Parental Rights; Protest AB 495: ‘A Child Trafficker’s and Kidnapper’s Dream Bill’

August 20, 2025 11:56 amAugust 22, 2025 2:12 am

Thousands of Californians rallied for parental rights and protested at the state Capitol Tuesday Assembly Bill 495, ludicrously titled the “Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025.” Democrats claim the bill “is a critical tool that will preserve California’s families.” The...

Calif. Assembly Passes Abortion Rights Constitutional Amendment Bill for Nov. Ballot

June 28, 2022 2:30 amJune 29, 2022 6:32 am

The Assembly voted 58-16 on Monday to bring forth a new Constitutional Amendment that would prohibit California from denying or interfering with someone’s reproductive freedom, such as through abortions or contraceptives, to a statewide vote in November. According to State...

Bill To Increase Number of Nurse Practitioners Performing Abortions Introduced in Senate

March 4, 2022 2:20 amMarch 3, 2022 9:02 pm

A bill to increase the number of nurse practitioners allowed to perform abortions without physician supervision was announced on Thursday, becoming the latest piece of legislation designed to increase abortion access in California. Senate Bill 1375, authored by Senate President...

Bill Requiring Prisons To House Transgender Inmates Based On Gender Identity Signed By Gov

September 28, 2020 2:46 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Saturday a bill to require the state to house transgender inmates in prisons based on their gender identity. Senate Bill 132, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) would specifically have the California Department...

Bill Would Allow Certified Midwifes to Perform Abortions Without Doctors

August 4, 2020 5:19 pm

On Friday, the Assembly Business and Professions Committee will hear a bill that would allowed certified nurse-midwifes to perform abortions without doctor supervision. Certified nurse-midwives close to getting expanded rights and duties Senate Bill 1237, authored by Senator Bill Dodd...