Posted on 12/31/2005 1:42:54 AM PST by FairOpinion
The Nov. 8 special election, which ended with voters defeating all eight ballot initiatives, commanded most of the legislature's and governor's attention. That prompted Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, to characterize 2005 as "a year of wasted opportunities."
As a result, no single issue dominated the session.
Two bills that led to lengthy debates one to legalize same-sex marriage and another to grant driver's licenses to illegal immigrants were vetoed by Schwarzenegger.
Minors who want a body piercing must have permission from a parent or guardian. The law makes it an infraction, with a potential fine of $250, to pierce tongues, noses and other body parts of those under 18 without approval of the minor's parent or guardian. Ear piercing is exempt.
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
Also note the new law about minors needing permission from parents to pierce a body part, but the proposition to just notify the parent prior to an abortion didn't pass.
Killers, every one of 'em.
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