State of California Archives: on Abortion


Kevin Mullin: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest: The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion as a punishable offense.

Status: Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (State Rep. Kevin Mullin voted YES;).

Source: California legislative voting record for AB 154 Oct 9, 2013

Adam Gray: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest: The bill would delete the references to a nonsurgical abortion as a punishable offense.

Status: Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (State Rep. Adam Gray voted YES;).

Source: California legislative voting record for AB 154 Oct 9, 2013

Sydney Kamlager: Provide full reproductive services in jails and prisons

Support by ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union, Aug. 2020): Ensures that pregnant people who are incarcerated receive comprehensive, unbiased information about their reproductive options, get access to timely prenatal and postnatal care, and receive reasonable accommodations and support that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Summary by ACLU-SoCal: California law and the US Constitution require jails to provide health care for incarcerated persons, which includes reproductive health care. But pregnant people who are incarcerated often receive biased, coercive information about their reproductive options, get substandard prenatal/postnatal care that endangers their health, and are denied reasonable accommodations that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. That's why we need AB 732.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 33-1-6 on Aug/29/20; Sen. Sydney Kamlager voted YES; passed Assembly 63-0-16 on Aug/30/20; Signed by Gov. Newsom on Sept/30/

Source: ACLU summary of California Legislative voting record AB732 Aug 29, 2020

Adam Gray: Provide full reproductive services in jails and prisons

Support by ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union, Aug. 2020): Ensures that pregnant people who are incarcerated receive comprehensive, unbiased information about their reproductive options, get access to timely prenatal and postnatal care, and receive reasonable accommodations and support that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Summary by ACLU-SoCal: California law and the US Constitution require jails to provide health care for incarcerated persons, which includes reproductive health care. But pregnant people who are incarcerated often receive biased, coercive information about their reproductive options, get substandard prenatal/postnatal care that endangers their health, and are denied reasonable accommodations that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. That's why we need AB 732.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 33-1-6 on Aug/29/20; passed Assembly 63-0-16 on Aug/30/20; State Rep. Adam Gray voted YES; Signed by Gov. Newsom on Sept/30/

Source: ACLU summary of California Legislative voting record AB732 Aug 30, 2020

Kevin Mullin: Provide full reproductive services in jails and prisons

Support by ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union, Aug. 2020): Ensures that pregnant people who are incarcerated receive comprehensive, unbiased information about their reproductive options, get access to timely prenatal and postnatal care, and receive reasonable accommodations and support that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Summary by ACLU-SoCal: California law and the US Constitution require jails to provide health care for incarcerated persons, which includes reproductive health care. But pregnant people who are incarcerated often receive biased, coercive information about their reproductive options, get substandard prenatal/postnatal care that endangers their health, and are denied reasonable accommodations that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. That's why we need AB 732.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 33-1-6 on Aug/29/20; passed Assembly 63-0-16 on Aug/30/20; State Rep. Kevin Mullin voted YES; Signed by Gov. Newsom on Sept/30/

Source: ACLU summary of California Legislative voting record AB732 Aug 30, 2020

Sydney Kamlager: Repeal law requiring coroners to investigate stillbirths

Summary by Cal Matters (9/27/22): Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 12 bills, establishing some of the strongest abortion protections in the nation. Collectively, the new laws aim at improving access, ensuring providers and patients cannot be sued or prosecuted, and funding procedures and travel costs for low-income individuals. The most contentious measure abolishes the requirement that coroners investigate stillbirths & prohibits the prosecution of anyone who ends their pregnancy even if the abortion is self-induced or happens outside of the medical system. Protesters & conservative lawmakers claimed the legislation would legalize infanticide, which the sponsor has characterized as "disinformation," adding that Californians will no longer have to fear having their "pregnancy policed by state systems."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 30-9-1 on Aug/29/22; State Sen. Kamlager voted YES; passed Assembly 54-19-7 on Aug/30/22; Signed by Gov. Newsom on Sep/27/22.

Source: California State Legislature voting records AB2223 Aug 30, 2022

Gavin Newsom: Repeal law requiring coroners to investigate stillbirths

Summary by Cal Matters (9/27/22): Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 12 bills, establishing some of the strongest abortion protections in the nation. Collectively, the new laws aim at improving access, ensuring providers and patients cannot be sued or prosecuted, and funding procedures and travel costs for low-income individuals. The most contentious measure abolishes the requirement that coroners investigate stillbirths & prohibits the prosecution of anyone who ends their pregnancy even if the abortion is self-induced or happens outside of the medical system. Protesters & conservative lawmakers claimed the legislation would legalize infanticide, which the sponsor has characterized as "disinformation," adding that Californians will no longer have to fear having their "pregnancy policed by state systems."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 30-9-1 on Aug/29/22; passed Assembly 54-19-7 on Aug/30/22; Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sep/27/22.

Source: California State Legislature voting records AB2223 Aug 30, 2022

Adam Gray: Repeal law requiring coroners to investigate stillbirths

Summary by Cal Matters (9/27/22): Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 12 bills, establishing some of the strongest abortion protections in the nation. Collectively, the new laws aim at improving access, ensuring providers and patients cannot be sued or prosecuted, and funding procedures and travel costs for low-income individuals. The most contentious measure abolishes the requirement that coroners investigate stillbirths & prohibits the prosecution of anyone who ends their pregnancy even if the abortion is self-induced or happens outside of the medical system. Protesters & conservative lawmakers claimed the legislation would legalize infanticide, which the sponsor has characterized as "disinformation," adding that Californians will no longer have to fear having their "pregnancy policed by state systems."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 30-9-1 on Aug/29/22; passed Assembly 54-19-7 on Aug/30/22; State Rep. Adam Gray voted YES; Signed by Gov. Newsom on Sep/27/22.

Source: California State Legislature voting records AB2223 Aug 30, 2022

Kevin Mullin: Repeal law requiring coroners to investigate stillbirths

Summary by Cal Matters (9/27/22): Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 12 bills, establishing some of the strongest abortion protections in the nation. Collectively, the new laws aim at improving access, ensuring providers and patients cannot be sued or prosecuted, and funding procedures and travel costs for low-income individuals. The most contentious measure abolishes the requirement that coroners investigate stillbirths & prohibits the prosecution of anyone who ends their pregnancy even if the abortion is self-induced or happens outside of the medical system. Protesters & conservative lawmakers claimed the legislation would legalize infanticide, which the sponsor has characterized as "disinformation," adding that Californians will no longer have to fear having their "pregnancy policed by state systems."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 30-9-1 on Aug/29/22; passed Assembly 54-19-7 on Aug/30/22; State Rep. Kevin Mullin voted YES; Signed by Gov. Newsom on Sep/27/22.

Source: California State Legislature voting records AB2223 Aug 30, 2022

Kevin Kiley: Keep law requiring coroners to investigate stillbirths

Summary by Cal Matters (9/27/22): Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 12 bills, establishing some of the strongest abortion protections in the nation. Collectively, the new laws aim at improving access, ensuring providers and patients cannot be sued or prosecuted, and funding procedures and travel costs for low-income individuals. The most contentious measure abolishes the requirement that coroners investigate stillbirths & prohibits the prosecution of anyone who ends their pregnancy even if the abortion is self-induced or happens outside of the medical system. Protesters & conservative lawmakers claimed the legislation would legalize infanticide, which the sponsor has characterized as "disinformation," adding that Californians will no longer have to fear having their "pregnancy policed by state systems."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 30-9-1 on Aug/29/22; passed Assembly 54-19-7 on Aug/30/22; State Rep. Kevin Kiley voted NO; Signed by Gov. Newsom on Sep/27/22.

Source: California State Legislature voting records AB2223 Aug 30, 2022

Brian Dahle: Keep law requiring coroners to investigate stillbirths

Summary by Cal Matters (9/27/22): Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 12 bills, establishing some of the strongest abortion protections in the nation. Collectively, the new laws aim at improving access, ensuring providers and patients cannot be sued or prosecuted, and funding procedures and travel costs for low-income individuals. The most contentious measure abolishes the requirement that coroners investigate stillbirths & prohibits the prosecution of anyone who ends their pregnancy even if the abortion is self-induced or happens outside of the medical system. Protesters & conservative lawmakers claimed the legislation would legalize infanticide, which the sponsor has characterized as "disinformation," adding that Californians will no longer have to fear having their "pregnancy policed by state systems."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 30-9-1 on Aug/29/22; State Sen. Brian Dahle voted NO; passed Assembly 54-19-7 on Aug/30/22; Signed by Gov. Newsom on Sep/27/22.

Source: California State Legislature voting records AB2223 Aug 30, 2022

ACLU: Provide full reproductive services in jails and prisons

Support by ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union, Aug. 2020):˙Ensures that pregnant people who are incarcerated receive comprehensive, unbiased information about their reproductive options, get access to timely prenatal and postnatal care, and receive reasonable accommodations and support that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Summary by ACLU-SoCal:˙California law and the US Constitution require jails to provide health care for incarcerated persons, which includes reproductive health care. But pregnant people who are incarcerated often receive biased, coercive information about their reproductive options, get substandard prenatal and postnatal care that endangers their health, and are denied reasonable accommodations that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. That's why we need˙AB 732.

Legislative Outcome:˙Passed Senate 33-1-6 on Aug/29/20; passed Assembly 63-0-16 on Aug/30/20; Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept/30/20

Source: ACLU summary of California Legislative voting record AB732 Aug 30, 2020

Alex Padilla: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:

Status: Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (State Sen. Alex Padilla voted YES).

Source: California legislative voting record for AB 154 Aug 30, 2013

Antonio Villaraigosa: GOP rejects abortion in case of rape & incest

Villaraigosa told Fox News that Democrats have a "plan to take us forward."

"I don't want to describe either Gov. Mitt Romney or the Republicans as stupid, but I will say if you look at their platform, the 2012 platform, it looks like it is from another century and maybe even two. It looks like the platform of 1812," Villaraigosa said.

"When you see that they want to repeal the Affordable Care Act, providing 32 million people with health care with no alternative plan of their own, they call for the deportation of 11 million people. No country in the world has ever done that. They don't believe in abortion in the case of rape and incest. It is it a platform that's from another century."

Source: Voxxi.com on 2014 California governor's race Sep 2, 2012

Brian Dahle: You don't have the right to an abortion in the Constitution

Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at gun makers and sellers with a new push to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the sale of assault weapons and ghost gun kits in California. "It's an opportunity for him to grandstand," said Dahle. Dahle said a proposal would likely pass the Legislature but could see issues in court. "You don't have the right to an abortion in the Constitution. You do have a right to bear arms," Dahle said. "So I think he's off-base."
Source: FOX40 News on 2022 California Gubernatorial race Dec 13, 2021

Brian Dahle: Voted NO on nurses performing non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:

Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Brian Dahle voted NAY).

Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 30, 2013

Christy Smith: Provide full reproductive services in jails and prisons

Support by ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union, Aug. 2020):˙Ensures that pregnant people who are incarcerated receive comprehensive, unbiased information about their reproductive options, get access to timely prenatal and postnatal care, and receive reasonable accommodations and support that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Summary by ACLU-SoCal:˙California law and the US Constitution require jails to provide health care for incarcerated persons, which includes reproductive health care. But pregnant people who are incarcerated often receive biased, coercive information about their reproductive options, get substandard prenatal and postnatal care that endangers their health, and are denied reasonable accommodations that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. That's why we need˙AB 732.

Legislative Outcome:˙Passed Senate 33-1-6 on Aug/29/20; Sen. Smith voted YES; passed Assembly 63-0-16 on Aug/30/20; Signed by Gov. Newsom on Sept/30/

Source: ACLU summary of California Legislative voting record AB732 Aug 29, 2020

Connie Conway: Voted NO on nurses performing non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Legislative Outcome:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Connie Conway voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 30, 2013

Dianne Feinstein: Trump's Supreme Court nominee could end Roe v. Wade

Feinstein emphasized her position as the highest-ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee. She told them she will play a pivotal role in confirmation hearings for President Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh. Feinstein warned that the appointment could lead to the end of Roe vs. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that guaranteed women nationwide the right to an abortion.
Source: Los Angeles Times on 2018 California Senate race Jul 14, 2018

Duf Sundheim: Right to abortion is a gating issues

Republicans are poised to field a pro-abortion, same-sex marriage-supporting Senate candidate, testing the theory that they might be relevant if only they'd concede defeat on social issues. Duf Sundheim, a self-described `balding 60 year-old white guy,` says, `For a lot of people, [abortion and gay marriage] are gating issues; it sends a broader message about whether you're inclusive, whether you're a good listener, whether you're able to identify with people and you're able to share their concerns.`
Source: Washington Examiner on 2016 California Senate race Jun 4, 2015

Gavin Newsom: Opposes defunding Planned Parenthood

Newsom sounded off after Republican legislation letting states deny federal family planning money to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers squeezed narrowly through the Senate. [Referring to Vice President Mike Pence, he wrote] "Yesterday: Pence led a forum on empowering women," Newsom wrote on Facebook. "Today: Pence led a group of males in a vote to strip access to birth control & cancer screenings. The hypocrisy is astounding."
Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2018 California governor race Mar 30, 2017

Gavin Newsom: Welcome women to CA from states without abortion

As the most populous state and the country's biggest economy, Newsom's actions carry outsize weight--and are guaranteed outsize publicity.

Consider the national attention it garnered when Newsom signed an executive order in March halting executions-- sparing 737 people on California's death row. Witness the proclamation his office wrote last month "welcoming women to California to fully exercise their reproductive rights" after a wave of conservative states took steps to limit abortion. Newsom is outspoken on immigration, traveling to El Salvador earlier this year in his first international trip as governor.

"We're going to get it,'' Newsom insists. "We're committed to universal health care. Universal health care means everybody--We will lead a massive expansion of health care, and that's a major deviation from the past.''

Source: Politico.com on 2018 California Gubernatorial race Jun 17, 2019

Gavin Newsom: Provide full reproductive services in jails and prisons

Support by ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union, Aug. 2020):˙Ensures that pregnant people who are incarcerated receive comprehensive, unbiased information about their reproductive options, get access to timely prenatal and postnatal care, and receive reasonable accommodations and support that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Summary by ACLU-SoCal:˙California law and the US Constitution require jails to provide health care for incarcerated persons, which includes reproductive health care. But pregnant people who are incarcerated often receive biased, coercive information about their reproductive options, get substandard prenatal and postnatal care that endangers their health, and are denied reasonable accommodations that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. That's why we need˙AB 732.

Legislative Outcome:˙Passed Senate 33-1-6 on Aug/29/20; passed Assembly 63-0-16 on Aug/30/20; Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept/30/20

Source: ACLU summary of California Legislative voting record AB732 Sep 30, 2020

Gloria La Riva: Right to abortion regardless of ability to pay

Q: Do you consider yourself pro-choice or pro-life?

Pro-choice

Q: Should abortion be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy?

No.

Q: Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?

Yes.

Q: Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered?

Yes.

Q: Should federal subsidies be prohibited from being used for abortion procedures?

No.

La Riva adds, "I believe healthcare, including the access to abortions and other reproductive services, is a right regardless of their ability to pay."

Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test Nov 1, 2010

Gloria La Riva: Supports embryonic stem cell research

Q: Do you support federal funding for embryonic stem cell research?

Yes.

Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test Nov 1, 2010

Jerry Brown: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013.
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Oct 9, 2013

Jimmy Gomez: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Jimmy Gomez voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 30, 2013

John Chiang: Longtime ally for reproductive rights

"John Chiang has long been a supporter and fighter issues that affect women most. Whether it's access to healthcare, a good education or their own rights to reproductive, Treasurer Chiang has always been in our corner and in fact served on the board of Planned Parenthood for 12 years prior to running for office," stated the President of "Run Women Run." While speaking at the Planned Parenthood event, Chiang plans on encouraging women to run for public office.
Source: 2018 California Gubernatorial website JohnChiang.com Sep 1, 2017

Julia Brownley: Supports embryonic stem cell research

Q: Do you support state funding for stem cell research?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support state funding for embryonic stem cell research?

A: Yes.

Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test Oct 30, 2010

Kevin de Leon: 100% voting record from Planned Parenthood

Guided by a strong belief in a woman's right to control her own health care, de Le˘n has been stalwart defender for preserving federal funding for family planning. His strong and unwavering advocacy for access and choice has been recognized by Planned Parenthood with a consistent 100 percent voting record and numerous awards, with special recognition in 2014 for legislative leadership.
Source: 2018 California Senatorial website KevinDeLeon.com Oct 15, 2017

Kevin de Leon: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Kevin de Leon voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 26, 2013

Kevin Faulconer: Pro-choice, pro-marriage equality, pro-gun control

Faulconer, a city councilman before becoming mayor, has followed a long line of socially liberal and fiscally conservative San Diego leaders. He is pro-choice, pro-marriage equality, pro-comprehensive immigration reform, and pro-gun control. But on the economic side, Faulconer is against tax and minimum-wage hikes and in favor of pension reform and bidding out city services.
Source: The Atlantic Magazine on 2021 California recall race Jan 3, 2016

Lou Correa: Rated 71% by Planned Parenthood; moderately pro-choice

Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California advocates on a number of legislative and regulatory issues that impact reproductive health, women's health and rights, and sexual health education.
Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2016 California House campaign Nov 8, 2016

Mark DeSaulnier: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Mark DeSaulnier voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 26, 2013

Mark Meuser: Against abortion; it's a state's rights issue

Meuser said he supports the recent leaked draft from the Supreme Court that would overturn Roe v. Wade and erase a federal right to have an abortion, calling it the proper constitutional decision, adding that he is against abortion, but said he believes it's a state's rights issue and would fight for California's right to decide.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2022 California Senate race Jun 8, 2022

Mimi Walters: Voted NO on nurses performing non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Mimi Walters voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 26, 2013

Neel Kashkari: Supports abortion rights

The same characteristics that set Kashkari apart from traditional Republicans are the factors that will make June's primary election tough for him, said one pundit. Kashkari is fiscally conservative, but supports abortion rights and gay marriage. He owns a gun, but he's in favor of requiring background checks before all firearms sales.
Source: Mercury News on 2014 California Gubernatorial race Jan 21, 2014

Neel Kashkari: Government out of our lives on abortion

On abortion: "I just want the government out of our lives, and that's true on marriage, and on abortion."
Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2014 California governor race Nov 14, 2013

Norma Torres: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Norma Torres voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 26, 2013

Ro Khanna: All women should have access to birth control and abortion

Ro knows we need equality for women. As a member of Congress, he will fight to:
  • Support equal pay for equal work--in practice, not just in principle.
  • Provide tax credits for companies that offer child care to support working parents.
  • Support a women's right to choose. Ro has a 100% pro choice record, because he believes that the government should not get between a woman and her doctor.
  • Guarantee access to reproductive health care. I strongly believe that all women should have access to reproductive health care--as well as birth control and sex education. A woman's right to choose is a fundamental constitutional right that is protected under the 14th Amendment, and should be safeguarded as a matter of privacy. The problems facing women today are not just women's issues--they are everyone's issues. I agree, and as a Board Member of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte I stand by the position that there can be no compromise when it comes to women's rights.
    Source: 2016 California House campaign website RoKhanna.com Nov 8, 2016

    Rob Bonta: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

    Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:

    Status: Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Rep. Rob Bonta voted YEA).

    Source: California legislative voting records AB154 Aug 26, 2013

    Rob Bonta: Provide full reproductive services in jails and prisons

    Support by ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union, Aug. 2020):˙Ensures that pregnant people who are incarcerated receive comprehensive, unbiased information about their reproductive options, get access to timely prenatal and postnatal care, and receive reasonable accommodations and support that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

    Summary by ACLU-SoCal:˙California law and the US Constitution require jails to provide health care for incarcerated persons, which includes reproductive health care. But pregnant people who are incarcerated often receive biased, coercive information about their reproductive options, get substandard prenatal and postnatal care that endangers their health, and are denied reasonable accommodations that help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. That's why we need˙AB 732.

    Legislative Outcome:˙Passed Senate 33-1-6 on Aug/29/20; Sen. Bonta co-authored and voted YES; passed Assembly 63-0-16 on Aug/30/20; Signed by Gov. Ne

    Source: ACLU summary of California Legislative voting record AB732 Aug 29, 2020

    Rocky Chavez: Voted NO on nurses performing non-surgical abortions

    Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Rocky Chavez voted NAY).
    Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 30, 2013

    Steve Knight: Human life begins at conception

    Q: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death?

    Knight: Strongly Agree

    Q: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances?

    Knight: I am pro-life and believe that life begins at conception.

    Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 California House race Sep 30, 2014

    Steve Knight: Voted NO on nurses performing non-surgical abortions

    Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Steve Knight voted NAY).
    Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 26, 2013

    Ted Lieu: 100% ratings from pro-choice groups

    Source: 2014 California House campaign website, TedLieu.com Oct 10, 2014

    Ted Lieu: Allow nurses to perform non-surgical abortions

    Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Governor, 10/9/2013. (Ted Lieu voted YEA).
    Source: California legislative voting records: AB 154 Aug 26, 2013

    Tom Del Beccaro: Criticized raids earlier against anti-abortion activists

    Del Beccaro used his highest profile opportunity to date to take a few shots at Harris in an effort to present himself as a credible alternative. He criticized her Department of Justice for raids earlier this month against an anti-abortion activist who made undercover videos at Planned Parenthood clinics. Harris later said the raid was justified and she is doing her job as the state's top law enforcement officer.
    Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune on 2016 California Senate debate Apr 25, 2016

    Travis Allen: Skipped vote on resolution for abortion rights

    On the eve of the 43rd anniversary of legalized abortion in the United States, the California Assembly passed a resolution praising abortion rights and the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Three Republicans had no votes recorded (Travis Allen, Kristin Olsen and David Hadley). Not a single Democrat opposed the resolution.
    Source: California Family Council on 2018 California governor race Jan 20, 2016

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