> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: "Juliana Smith"
> Date: 18 May 2002 10:10:26 -0600
>
> I am currently attending the NGS Conference in Milwaukee and we
> have received word that California is moving forward quickly in
> its move to close access to the index of birth and death records
> and will be meeting Monday morning at 9:30 am for a hearing on the
> bill. I am copying a message below with details of the
> legislation and contact information for California legislators
> form the Appropriation Committee.
>
> Please let our voices be heard on this issue. If closed, it will
> set a precedent and it is likely that other states will follow
> suit. It is particularly important that California voters voice
> their opinions.
>
> Please pass this important message on to other lists as well.
>
> With best wishes,
> Juliana Smith
> Editor, Ancestry Daily News
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>
> This message sent to some list and to many in my address book.
> Sorry,
> if you receive multiple copies, but I think it important to get
> the word
> out. It is time to stand up and be counted.
>
> Jo
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: LEG MAY 17, 2002 REPORT
> Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 14:13:55 -0700
> From: Iris Jones <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Master List 4 <[log in to unmask]>, Master List 5
> <[log in to unmask]>, Master List 6 <[log in to unmask]>
>
> MAY 17, 2002 - SENATE BILL 1614 UPDATE
>
> While I subscribe the SB1614, since my last report on May 15,
> 2002, I
> have checked the activity daily. As of late last night there was no
> change. This morning I find that the bill has been scheduled to be
> heard before the Appropriations Committee at 9:30 a.m. on Monday,
> May
> 20, 2002.
>
> There are also new amendments. The bill requires the comprehensive
> index of birth and death record indexes be kept confidential. It
> will
> be available to some government agencies, but the information is
> require to maintain confidentiality. The copies of Indexes sold
> prior
> to 31 December to 3rd parties will require that the information
> remain
> confidential under penalty of law. It requires the State Registrar
> to
> establish a separate noncomprehensive electronic indices which
> will be
> electronically available to county recorders. But the public may
> only
> view these noncomprehensive indexes at the State or county
> on computer terminals designated for this purpose.
>
> Obviously, between now and 9:30 a.m. on Monday morning leaves
> little
> time for action. I am going to send my letter of objections to the
> author, the Governor and members of the Appropriation Committee
> who have fax Email numbers available.
>
> The Committee: State Capital Bldg., Sacramento, CA 95814
>
> Senator Dede Alpert (Chair), Room 5050; Fax 916-327-2188; Email
> <[log in to unmask]>
> Senator Jim Battin (Vice Chair), Room 3024; Email
> <[log in to unmask]>
> Senator Debora Bowen Room 4040; Email <[log in to unmask]>
> Senator John Burton, Room 205; no fax; no Email
> Senator Martha Escuta, Room 5080; Fax 916-327-8755
> Senator Maurice Johannessen, Room 5061; Fax 916-445-7750
> Senator Ross Johnson, Room 3063, only in Irvine Office
> Senator Betty Karnette, Room 5066; Fax 916-641-4395
> Senator Bruce McPherson, Room 2054; Email
> <[log in to unmask]>
> Senator Kevin Murray, Room 4038; Fax 915-641-4395
> Senator Don Perata, Room 4061; Fax 916-286-3885
> Senator Charles Poochigian, Room 5087
> Senator Jackie Speier, Room 2032; Fax 916-327-2186;
> <[log in to unmask]>
>
> Governor Gray Davis, Fax 916-445-4633; <[log in to unmask]>
> --
> Iris Carter Jones
> CSGA Legislative Coordinator
>
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