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Official Account for The California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ http://lgbtcaucus.legislature.ca.gov

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 27d

We’re proud to announce 15 of our priority bills passed the Legislature and are on their way to the Governor’s Desk!

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13h

The Trump Administration’s removal of LGBTQ suicide prevention programs this summer was a disgrace.

I just signed legislation requiring student ID cards in public middle schools, high schools, and colleges to include the Trevor Project’s crisis and suicide prevention hotline.

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CA Health & Human Services @calhhs.bsky.social · 13h

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 727 into law, requiring student ID cards in California’s public middle schools, high schools & colleges to include the phone number for The Trevor Project, a leading crisis & suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. 📲 https://bit.ly/4h6p8Bs

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 11h

Thank you for your leadership!

California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 11h

Continuing our Latino Heritage Month celebrations by highlighting Senator Sasha Renée Pérez 🩷💜💙

In addition to serving on our Caucus, she’s the Senate Education Chair and has championed monumental legislation to protect our immigrant community members from targeting by the Trump Administration.

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 14h

Congratulations to Justice Martin Jenkins on his retirement later this month! As the first openly LGBTQ+ justice on the CA Supreme Court, he served with professionalism and applied the law faithfully and justly. ⚖️

Thank you for your decades of service and for showing that representation matters.

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 16h

Thank you Governor Newsom for your signature and thank you to one of our newest LGBTQ Caucus Members, Assemblymember Mark González for championing this bill!

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 16h

On World Mental Health Day 2025, Governor Newsom signed our first LGBTQ Caucus bill — AB 727 (Mark González)! In the face of federal cuts, this signature signifies that LGBTQ+ students will have adequate access to mental health resources in California. 🦋

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you for your leadership!

California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 4d

Continuing our Latino Heritage Month 2025 celebrations by highlighting Assemblymember Sade Elhawary 🩷💜💙

In addition to serving in our Caucus, she is an educator, organizer, and advocate for social justice, championing legislation for youth wellness and racial justice initiatives across the state.

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 7d

This month, we celebrate the trailblazers who paved the way and recommit to building a future where every LGBTQ+ person can live freely, safely, and authentically. 🌈

Visit link in bio or tinyurl.com/LGBTQCaucusHistory for more history of our LGBTQ Caucus.

California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 7d

From the Lavender Scare, to the hard-fought journey for marriage equality, to the growing number of out legislators serving proudly in the State Capitol, our community has turned struggle into strength and visibility into victory.

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 7d

October is LGBTQ+ History Month — a time to honor the resilience, progress, and ongoing fight for equity and justice in California and across the nation.

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you for your leadership!

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 8d

Continuing our Latino Heritage Month 2025 celebrations by highlighting Senator Steve Padilla 🌈

In addition to serving in our Caucus, Senator Padilla serves as the Governmental Organization Committee Chair and was the first Latino Mayor of the City of Chula Vista.

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 11d

In addition to being one of our newest Caucus Members, Assemblymember Solache serves as the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact — addressing everyday needs of Californians.

Thank you for your leadership!

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 11d

Continuing our Latino Heritage Month 2025 celebrations by highlighting Assemblymember José Luis Solache 🌈

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you to Governor Newsom for appointing Lisa to this position.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom Appoints Lisa Middleton to the CalPERS Board of Administration | CalPERS

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 16d

The California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus sends a huge congratulations to Lisa Middleton for being appointed to the CalPERS Board of Administration! She is a trailblazer with a proven track record of delivering key results for constituents.

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 17d

In addition to serving as our Vice Chair, Senator Cervantes serves as the Chair of the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee. She also was the former Chair of the California Legislative Latino Caucus.

Thank you for your leadership!

California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 17d

Celebrating Latino Heritage Month 2025 by highlighting our Vice Chair, Senator Sabrina Cervantes 🩷🧡🤍

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 23d

#CAvsHate

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 23d

Californians deserve safety, love, and respect. Hate has no place in the Golden State. The California vs Hate initiative remains vital as it provides a safe, affirming space for reporting and support. Let’s stand together, speak out, and report hate wherever it arises. 🌈

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 27d

We appreciate our colleagues’ support in advancing these protections. By signing these into law, Governor Newsom will ensure California remains a beacon of hope and safety for all. 🌈

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 27d

This year’s legislative package affirms dignity, protects safety, and addresses challenges impacting the everyday life of Californians — health care, housing, family, and beyond.

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus @calgbtq.bsky.social · 27d

We’re proud to announce 15 of our priority bills passed the Legislature and are on their way to the Governor’s Desk!

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