The California Assembly passed AB 1955, a controversial bill prohibiting schools from notifying parents about their children's gender identity. The debate was marked by high tensions and interruptions. Assemblymember Bill Essayli's microphone was cut off multiple times for going off-topic, leading to heated exchanges with Speaker Pro Tem Jim Wood and Assemblymember Corey Jackson. The bill, supported by many Democrats, aims to protect the privacy of transgender students. The final vote was 60 AYES and 15 NOES. It now moves to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk for approval.
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The SAFETY Act is a crucial step in ensuring students can come out on their own terms, free from outside interference. Proud to support @AsmChrisWard #AB1995 that upholds the rights and safety of our LGBTQ+ youth. https://t.co/hLQcvjkGyw
I was proud to support AB 1955 on the Assembly floor today. Thank you @AsmChrisWard for your leadership. https://t.co/QSUWTm9puB
Here is a look at when the drama started on the Assembly floor this morning. Assemblymember @billessayli (R-Corona) was speaking when Speaker Pro Tem @JimWoodAD2 (D-Santa Rosa) said Essayli was off topic and out of order. Essayli then said "I am tired of interrupted by you." https://t.co/UOHWpp95qJ
California lawmakers have just PASSED a bill that will make it illegal for schools to tell parents about their own children's sexuality or gender identity. The debate was heated, with fights breaking out during the hearings leading up to the vote. Yesterday, trans-identified… https://t.co/c8J9rHzOc3
AB 1955 PASSES the Assembly Floor AYES: 60 NOES: 15 Off to Governor Newsom's Desk it goes. Everyone call @GavinNewsom urging him to veto #AB1955 at 916-445-2841 https://t.co/SOqNCBB5Z7
Heated moments in the Assembly as lawmakers vote on #AB1955, a bill that would forbid teachers from outing a transgender child. @billessayli got his mic cut off while speaking in opposition of bill. Unclear what he said that led to some members holding @AsmCoreyJackson back. https://t.co/xWEbWbtu4m
Lots of drama re AB 1955 in the assembly. Asm. @billessayli expressed frustration as his mic was cut off after the speaker pro tem accused him of going off topic. Essayli demanded to continue speaking. Essayli then said something I could not hear that angered @AsmCoreyJackson. https://t.co/9BUzWMpcq2 https://t.co/iBLpVq4CPB
Debate on AB 1955 in the CA Assembly just went off the rails. Bill would prohibit California schools from having parental notification policies if a student is transgender. @billessayli had his mic cut for discussing bill from last year, lawmakers raise numerous points of… https://t.co/mcxVkBKnJ7
Democrats have to restrain Corey Jackson after it appears Essayli made some kind of comment — unclear exactly what he said #caleg https://t.co/qb4nomkoX2
We've seen this pattern from @billessayli frequently — where he does not follow the rules of the body and then accuses Democrats of silencing his voice. His mic has been cut and he is shouting at @JimWoodAD2 on the dais. https://t.co/LZqTCT2Q1D
Tensions running high in Assembly as they debate AB 1955, which would prohibit schools from adopting parental notification policies related to students' gender identity. Presiding @JimWoodAD2 cut off @billessayli for talking about another bill. Now they're arguing back and forth.
Several members of WomenAreReal spoke in opposition to School Secrecy Bill #AB1955 at CA State Capital today. 💪 💪 Many of us are lesbians. Many of us are Democrats. Parents shouldn’t be kept in the dark when their kids wish to publicly declare an opposite sex identity. https://t.co/j072tfeOBG