CA NOW 2007 Legislative Highs and Lows

The 2007 California legislative session was one of both victories and set backs for women and girls. California NOW tracked more than 100 bills and actively lobbied, wrote letters, and testified at the Capitol. Several CA NOW-supported bills were signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger. None of the bills we opposed went to the Governor’s desk. We will continue to fight for those bills that were held in committee when the legislature reconvenes in January.

CA NOW achieved legislative success in the arenas of comprehensive sex education, LGBT equality, safeguarding the rights of incarcerated women, strengthening child support and improving healthcare for low-income Californians. There’s still work to be done to expand paid family leave, provide universal healthcare to those in need, end wage discrimination, and secure equal marriage rights for all Californians.