AB 2651 is DEAD! Another California victory. AB2651 died in the Appropriations Committee. It would have required schools to notify parents when the California Department of Public Health determines that a school’s immunization rate has fallen below a state-established threshold. PERK strongly opposes this bill because it risks turning school immunization rates into a tool for pressure, stigma, and discrimination against families with lawful medical exemptions or children who are not fully vaccinated.
Rule Breakers, Innovators, Solutions
How bold thinkers in soil, food, fitness, regenerative medicine, media, and advocacy are challenging the status quo to create a healthier future and change the world. Spotlighting modern-day innovators who are pushing beyond conventional thinking to solve some of the most urgent issues facing American families. From pesticide-contaminated soil and to children’s fitness, regenerative farming, regenerative medicine, leveraging media for good, and innovative grassroots policy advocacy, this session will explore how Health Freedom is connected to every part of daily life.
Led by Amy Bohn of PERK, the workshop will feature short, high-impact presentations from leaders who are breaking rules, building solutions, and helping create a better future.
AB 2651 would require schools to notify parents when the California Department of Public Health determines that a school’s immunization rate has fallen below a state-established threshold. PERK strongly opposes this bill because it risks turning school immunization rates into a tool for pressure, stigma, and discrimination against families with lawful medical exemptions or children who are not fully vaccinated.
Don’t miss the opportunity to take action and use your voice for impact. Every year, our teams analyze policy, legislation, and educate to the public on what you can do. This year is no different. In fact, we’ve streamlined the process so that each PERK advocate can easily follow our simple instructions, with template letters, action links already set to the representatives, and step by step instructions.
Rule Breakers, Innovators, Solutions
How bold thinkers in soil, food, fitness, regenerative medicine, media, and advocacy are challenging the status quo to create a healthier future and change the world. Spotlighting modern-day innovators who are pushing beyond conventional thinking to solve some of the most urgent issues facing American families. From pesticide-contaminated soil and to children’s fitness, regenerative farming, regenerative medicine, leveraging media for good, and innovative grassroots policy advocacy, this session will explore how Health Freedom is connected to every part of daily life.
Led by Amy Bohn of PERK, the workshop will feature short, high-impact presentations from leaders who are breaking rules, building solutions, and helping create a better future.
Watch Uncover California with Lori Mills. Lori talks with Amy Bohn about her political wins for liberty and medical freedom as well as what action PERK is currently taking.
SB 1414 Action Campaign mentioned in podcast.
Watch Senate Public Safety Hearing here. Start time 1:56:17
California Sen. Shannon Grove wants to make buying sex with children a felony, even if the aggressor doesn’t know the child is under 18 with SB 1414.
Senator Grove presented her bill April 16th, 2024 at the Committee on Public Safety: Senator Wahab Chair and Senator Seyarto Vice Chair. Many came to show their support, including victims of child solicitation. Both sides were given an opportunity to have witnesses. However Senator Grove’s request to have her technical witness testify was declined by the Chair and the opposition’s was not. Senator Grove offered two amendments to the committee including one requested by committee member Senator Bradford who offered his support of her bill if accepted. Both amendments were rejected. The committee offered their own set of amendments to Senator Grove but without the testimony of her technical witness Senator Grove was not inclined to accept the amendments because she did not believe they would work in the “real world.” Senator Skinner moved to adopt the committee amendments anyway and they passed due to a quorum established earlier. In her closing, Senator Grove stated she was not accepting the amendments being forced on her by the committee.
The Senate Public Safety Committee made changes to Senator Shannon Grove's bill, SB 1414, without her agreement. Instead of voting on Senator Grove’s bill as proposed, members of the committee instead forced hostile amendments and voted the bill out of committee without Senator Grove’s consent. The bill originally aimed to enhance protections for minor victims by criminalizing all involvement in commercial sex with a child. Now, instead of making the purchase of all children a felony, the committee has made the solicitation or purchase of children for sex punishable by a wobbler, which can still be charged as a misdemeanor, punishable by as little as 2 days in jail or up to a $10,000 fine. Senator Grove is actively discussing the next steps with her joint authors, coalition of survivors and advocates who are deeply invested in the outcome of this bill. She is committed to continuing the fight for all victims and survivors of sexual exploitation.
Sen. Grove introduces bi-partisan measure to continue fight against human trafficking
PERK is honored to welcome Tulsi as our Keynote Speaker on Saturday, April 27 at 5:30pm at a private venue in Los Angeles to discuss her new book. All guests who purchase tickets will receive a free copy of the book at the event before it’s released on April 30.
This will be an unforgettable evening filled with compelling conversation, unparalleled elegant ambiance and delicious cuisine.
General tickets are $250 and $2,500 for tables of 10.
*VIP tickets are limited and will include a meet and greet with Tulsi & photo opportunity.
For more information and to view tickets & sponsorship opportunities go to: https://www.perk-group.com/
For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind By Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard was the rising star of the Democrat Party. But the growing wokeness, fomenting racism, and intolerance were more than she could stomach, and she left. This is her story and a call to action to Americans who love our country and cherish peace and freedom.
A combat veteran, 4-term member of Congress, and 2020 presidential candidate, Tulsi loves her country: “I answered the call to serve and swore an oath, dedicating my life to supporting and defending the Constitution, both in uniform and in public office. I have always been an independent-minded person but became a Democrat when I first ran for office because I saw a party that stood up for the little guy, free speech and civil liberties. That party is no more.”
Now an Independent, Tulsi calls on those who love America to stand up for peace, defend freedom and protect our democratic republic from those seeking to undermine it at every turn. It’s time to leave the Democrat party behind.
About the Author – Tulsi Gabbard
4-term Congresswoman and 2020 Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard is a combat veteran and Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, author, and keynote speaker. She was elected to the Hawaii Legislature at the age of twenty-one, served on three deployments to the Middle East and Africa, represented Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District from 2013 to 2021, and was Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. She left the Democrat Party in 2022.
The Parents Not Partisans Summit in Sacramento, sponsored by different organizations including PERK Advocacy, took place on March 12th and 13th, 2024. The event had informative sessions on education protection, parents’ rights, and Capitol issues.
More than 150 parents, school board members, and candidates across California met in Sacramento for CPC's Parents, Not Partisans Summit. CPC’s Lance Christensen moderated a series of panel discussions with some of California’s most high-profile parental rights advocates and education reform leaders, such as Amy Bohn, PERK President, Asm. Bill Essayli, and Conner Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute and creator of the popular Tuttle Twins children’s series! Other panelists included:
Tab Berg | Political Strategist & Founder, TAB communications, inc.
Dr. Nicole Conragan | School Choice Advocate & Board Secretary, Parents for School Options
Kira Davis | Author & Podcast Host (Just Listen To Yourself)
Maxie Douglas | Director of Communications, California Senate Republican Caucus
LTC Kenney Enney (Ret.) | Trustee, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District
Erin Friday | Co-Leader, Our Duty & Executive Committee Member, Protect Kids California
Julie Hamill | Trustee, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District; Founder of Alliance of Los Angeles County Parents & Attorney, California Policy Center
Sophia Lorey | Outreach Director, California Family Council & Podcast Host (This is a Woman Podcast)
Alex Nester | Political Director, PDE Action & Investigative Fellow, Parents Defending Education
Sonja Shaw | President of the Chino Valley Unified School Board
Frank Xu | President, Californians for Equal Rights Foundation
Getting your Message Across to State Legislators and Persuasive Advocacy Techniques with:
Tom Sheehy | Principal, Sheehy Strategy Group
The event lasted two days and included training, networking, and advocacy at the State Capitol. The summit, which is now in its third year, has grown significantly since 2022. Attendance is expected to double next year due to high demand. The event featured sessions on grassroots advocacy, media relations, and countering teachers unions and special interests.
Participants attended morning sessions on effective advocacy at the State Capitol, then met with legislators like Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh and Josh Hoover to use their new skills. Parent advocates discussed education reform with lawmakers, highlighting the summit's importance.
*The event was made possible by CPC donors and sponsors: PERK Advocacy, California Parents for Public Virtual Education, and Californians for Equal Rights Foundation.
On March 19th, 2024, As the Supreme Court hears the oral argument in the case of Murthy v. Missouri (formerly Missouri v. Biden), hundreds gather on the SCOTUS steps to advocate for free speech.
Speakers included the following:
Michael Kane, Teachers for Choice
Mary Holland, President of CHD
Dr. Pierre Kory, FLCCC
Sujata Gibson, Health Freedom Attorney
Jeffrey A Tucker, Brownstone Institute
Mikki Willis Filmmaker
Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, Plaintiff, Psychiatrist
Del Bigtree, HighWire, ICAN
Amy Bohn, President of PERK
...and many more!!
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