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CFBPW Bill
Screening

2023-2024

CFBPW Bill Screening Committee Vote: Support

Status of bill: 5/18/2023. In Assembly Appropriations Committee, held under sub-
mission.

Public Policy Statement: CFBPW supports the elimination of all violence perpetrated against
women, including human trafficking and sexual violence, and supports the protection of victims’
rights.

Senate Bills

SB 59 Author(s) Skinner, Agular-Curry Equity, Period

Would require state and local government building restrooms to be stocked with free,
accessible menstrual products.

CFBPW Screening Committee Vote: Support
Status of bill: 5/18/2023. In Senate, held in Appropriations Committee under sub-
mission.
Public Policy Statement: CFBPW promotes greater focus on women’s health care in-
cluding support for reproductive justice, freedom of choice, access to family planning,
protection foor all health care needs affecting women and ensuring funding for re-
search.

SB 77 Author, Umberg Elections Code Amendments re Signature verification
This bill would require the county elections official, to additionally notify the voter by
a text message or email if the elections official has a telephone number or email ad-
dress for the voter on file.
CFBPW Screening Committee Vote: Support

Status of bill: Chaptered 10/10/2023
Public Policy Statement: Refer to CFBPW Focus Issues ( 2022-2024) related to
“Protect voting rights for all eligible voters including women”).

SB 260 Author(s) Menjivar: Addutuibak: Hurtad & Skinner

CalWorks provides cash assistance and other benefits to qualified low-income fami-
lies and individuals. Other necessary supportive services are available including
childcare and menstrual product costs.

CFBPW Screening Committee Vote: Support
Status of bill: 9/1/2023. Held under submission In Assembly Appropriations Commit-
tee.

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