-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Lewis <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2002 11:44 AM
Subject: California Legislation
>> ---------- 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
>> [log in to unmask]
>>
>> 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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