PERK was founded in 2019 by a group of passionate mothers in Sacramento, advocating for their children's educational rights. Over the years, our mission has evolved to encompass a broader scope, extending our fight to protect sovereignty and parental rights against concerning bills. In addition to educational rights, we now stand by first responders, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and parents. Today, we are excited to unveil our new logo for PERK, symbolizing our continued dedication to defending medical freedom and essential rights.
PERK Supports Protect Kids California Act
We have just 8 days left to gather signatures before the May 15th deadline. We're asking everyone to gather 10 signatures daily until May 15th. It's crucial to get this initiative on the November ballot. Please mail in your collected 10 signatures each time.
We're also organizing "Petition Parties" across the state on Wednesday, May 15th, for people to submit their signed petitions and gather more signatures. If you're in Ventura County, PERK will host a petition party next Wednesday, 5/15, at Pizza Cookery from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, located at 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks. Come have dinner and either drop off your petition or sign it there.
For other statewide locations please visit www.protectkidsactca.com and click the events tab.
Signatures must be received by 5/15/24
What is the Protect The Kids Act?
Requires schools to notify parents regarding children's mental health concerns identified in school settings, including gender identification issues.
Protects girls competitive sports and school spaces to be for biological girls only.
Prevents the sterilization of children by prohibiting the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, mastectomies and genital surgeries for minors.
How has PERK contributed to leading this effort?
The PERK team has been diligently working to promote awareness of this initiative. We have consistently featured the details of the act in every newsletter and actively shared this information across our social media platforms.
In Orange County, our team has engaged with over ten groups to raise awareness, recruit leaders for signature collection, and actively gather signatures. Similarly, our Los Angeles team has reached out to numerous groups with the same objective.
The Ventura team has been collaborating with the Protect Kids Act executive team to stay updated on developments, and refine strategies. Furthermore, our Ventura team has reached out to various groups and organizations along the California coast to raise awareness, recruit leaders, and collect signatures.
The final signature drive will take place on April 28th from 10:00am- 2:00pm. This is your last opportunity to submit signatures and remaining petitions. We will handle the mailing for you. For a list of all the locations across California please visit: www.protectkidaca.com (on this link you will also find other events happening around town).
It is essential to act promptly as the deadline for all signatures is May 28, 2024, and the deadline to mail in all petitions is May 15, 2024. It is essential to act promptly as the deadline to mail in all petitions is May 15, 2024 to ensure they are received by the cut off date. Feel free to contact hmaher@perk-group.com for guidance or additional information.
PERK Advocacy Action Campaign Center: Legislative Updates
PERK Advocacy Action Campaign Center has recently been updated with the latest California Legislation additions. We invite you to click the link to access detailed information on these significant bills awaiting action. Your involvement is crucial, so don't hesitate to engage today!
California Legislative Bill Status: May 9th, 2024
Support
SB-976 (Skinner) Social Media Youth Addiction Law
Sen Appropriations Committee Hearing Date: 05/13/24
SB 1414 (Grove) Crimes: solicitation of a minor
Sen Appropriations Committee Hearing Date: 05/13/24
AB 2652 (Muratsuchi) State Department of Education: artificial intelligence working group - Assembly Appropriations with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. Referred to suspense file.
AB 1824 (Valencia) California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: opt-out right: mergers.
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
AB 1871 (Alanis) Adopted course of study for grades 7 to 12: social sciences: personal financial literacy.
04/01/24 Committee Location: Sen Education
Oppose
AB 2442 (Zbur) Healing arts: expedited licensure process: gender-affirming health care and gender-affirming mental health care.
Asm 3rd Reading File Assembly Bills 05-09-2024 #127
AB 1825 (Muratsuchi) California Freedom to Read Act
Amended 4/29-24 to exclude public libraries. Referred to Assembly Appropriations
California Legislative Update
Legislative update as of May 29th, 2024.
PERK Advocacy remains committed to careful monitoring, active lobbying, and consistent advocacy for California legislation. Rest assured, we are dedicated to providing you with ongoing updates on the status of these crucial bills, along with actionable steps you can take to bring about meaningful change. For more frequent updates and convenient access to the PERK Advocacy Action Center, be sure to visit us at www.perkadvocacy.com.
Know the bills
California Legislative Bill Status: May 29th, 2024
Time stamp 11:24
AB 2652 (Muratsuchi) State Department of Education: artificial intelligence working group - 05/16/24 In Asm Special Committee on Water X2: Held under submission.
AB 1824 (Valencia) California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: opt-out right: mergers.
Sen Judiciary Committee Hearing Date: 06/04/24
AB 1871 (Alanis) Adopted course of study for grades 7 to 12: social sciences: personal financial literacy. Sen Education Committee Hearing Date: 05/29/24
PERK Advocacy Action Campaigns
AB 2442 (Zbur) Healing arts: expedited licensure process: gender-affirming health care and gender-affirming mental health care. Sen Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing Date: 06/03/24
AB 1825 (Muratsuchi) California Freedom to Read Act 05/24/24 In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
AB 1955 (Ward) Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act. 5/29/24 Referred to Senate Health Committee
PERK Advocacy Action Campaigns
action steps you can take:
Take action now to urge legislators to Support or Oppose a bill.
Use our one click action campaigns via PERK Advocacy Action Campaign Center.
Call your legislator now and leave a message.
Submit your letter of support to the legislative portal to be included in the official bill analysis.
HOW TO SUBMIT SUPPORT/OPPOSITION LETTERS: After completing a one-time registration to obtain a username and password, log in to submit your position letter as a registered lobbyist, organization, or individual seeking to communicate your views to the bill author’s staff as well as the committee that will be hearing the bill.
As an Individual, how do I send comments to the committee?
Select measure type, measure number, and Session Type.
Click on the “Search” button.
Select the appropriate Committee.
Select Your Stance.
Input note message in the note box.
Complete the Captcha and select the “Submit” button.
Uncover California with Lori Mills Podcast with Amy Bohn & Thomas Cole
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.
