TRIBAL ALERT!
SB 678 AWAITING GOVERNOR’S SIGNATURE –
HELP ENSURE VICTORY FOR CALIFORNIA TRIBES, INDIAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES!!
June 29, 2006
UPDATE! SB 678 Passes California Assembly and Senate!
On August 24, 2006, SB 678 was passed by the California Assembly by a vote of 79 in favor, 0 opposed. On August 30, 2006, the bill was passed by the California Senate with a vote of 35 in favor, 0 opposed.
SB 678 amends the California Family Code, Probate Code, and Welfare and Institutions Code to codify the minimum federal standards of the Indian Child Welfare Act and to clarify the interplay of these standards and existing state law.
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP!
There is a critical need for supporters to submit letters to the Governor’s office. Please either mail or fax your letters to Governor Schwarzenegger as follows:
Mail
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
ATTN: LEGISLATIVE UNIT
SIGNATURE REQUESTOR
Fax
916-445-4633
ATTN: LEGISLATIVE UNIT
SIGNATURE REQUESTOR
Click here for a sample letter (Word document).
To view a complete history of the bill, click here (opens in new window).
To view the final version of the Bill, click here (opens in new window).
You may also contact Maureen Geary, Senior Staff Attorney in CILS’ Santa Rosa Office, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (866) 251-8016.
