SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SR 33
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 33
Author: Eggman (D), et al.
Introduced: 5/1/23
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride
Month
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution proclaims June 2023 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) Our great state and nation strives to promote the principles of equality and
justice and the inalienable rights of all people to life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness.
2) To achieve a more just and fair society, we must teach our children to respect
one another, to appreciate our differences, and to recognize the common good
in all of us.
3) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people come from all walks of
life, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin,
economic status, physical or mental ability, medical condition, sex, or gender
identity or expression.
4) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people have made important
and lasting contributions to our great state and nation in every field of
endeavor, including, but not limited to, business, medicine, law, humanities,
science, literature, politics, education, music, philanthropy, sports and athletics,
arts, and culture, that enrich our national life.
5) In 2012, for the first time in the history of the United States, a sitting President,
former President Barack Obama, affirmed support for the fundamental right to
marry, regardless of sexual orientation or gender.
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6) The Supreme Court of the United States has found a constitutional basis for
marriage equality, granting millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and
queer individuals across the country the ability to marry people whom they
love.
7) Married same-sex couples now enjoy the same rights and privileges granted to
other married couples, including joint tax filings, military benefits, family and
medical leave, and the ability to sponsor a foreign spouse.
8) The transgender community in particular, has gained newfound prominence in
the media, entertainment, sports, and business, raising awareness about gender
identity and the obstacles this community continues to face.
9) WHEREAS, The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on
their sexual orientation and gender identity.
10) Each year, June marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion that gave
birth to the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights
movement.
11) The first New York City Pride Rally occurred one month after the Stonewall
Riots in June 1969, when 500 people gathered for a “Gay Power”
demonstration in Washington Square Park, followed by a candlelight vigil in
Sheridan Square.
12) On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the NYC Pride
organization simultaneously hosted “WorldPride” during its 2019 season. This
was the first WorldPride celebration hosted on United States soil, and the
second North American WorldPride in the event’s over 20 year history.
This resolution proclaims June 2023 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and
Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, urges all Californians to join in celebrating the
culture, accomplishments, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
and queer people, and encourages the people of California to work to help advance
the cause of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, and
their families.
Related/Prior Legislation
SR 92 (Eggman, 2022) proclaimed June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. The resolution was adopted by
the Senate.
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SR 39 (Eggman, 2021) proclaimed June 2021 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. The resolution was adopted by
the Senate.
HR 51 (Low, 2021) proclaimed June 2021 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly.
SR 44 (Wiener, 2019) proclaimed June 2019 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. The resolution was adopted by the
Senate.
HR 41 (Gloria, 2019) proclaimed June 2019 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. The resolution was adopted by the
Assembly.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 5/8/23)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/8/23)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/10/23 15:21:29
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