Humane USA of California

2006 Election Endorsements

U.S. Senate: Dianne Feinstein (D)

U.S. House
CA 1: Mike Thompson (D)
CA 3: Dan Lungren (R)
CA 4: Charlie Brown (D)
CA 5: Doris Matsui (D)
CA 6: Lynn Woolsey (D)
CA 7: George Miller (D)
CA 8: Nancy Pelosi (D)
CA 9: Barbara Lee (D)
CA 10: Ellen Tauscher (D)
CA 11: Jerry McNerney (D)
CA 12: Tom Lantos (D)
CA 13: Pete Stark (D)
CA 14: Anna Eshoo (D)
CA 15: Michael Honda (D)
CA 16: Zoe Lofgren (D)
CA 17: Sam Farr (D)
CA 22: Kevin McCarthy (R)
CA 23: Lois Capps (D)
CA 24: Elton Gallegly (R)
CA 26: David Dreier (R)
CA 27: Brad Sherman (D)
CA 28: Howard Berman (D)
CA 29: Adam Schiff (D)
CA 30: Henry Waxman (D)
CA 31: Xavier Becerra (D)
CA 32: Hilda Solis (D)
CA 33: Diane Watson (D)
CA 34: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D)
CA 35: Maxine Waters (D)
CA 36: Jane Harman (D)
CA 37: Juanita Millender-McDonald (D)
CA 38: Grace Napolitano (D)
CA 39: Linda Sánchez (D)
CA 40: Ed Royce (R)
CA 43: Joe Baca (D)
CA 44: Ken Calvert (R)
CA 45: Mary Bono (R)
CA 46: Dana Rohrabacher (R)
CA 47: Loretta Sanchez (D)
CA 48: John Campbell (R)
CA 49: Darrell Issa (R)
CA 50: Brian Bilbray (R)
CA 51: Bob Filner (D)
CA 53: Susan Davis (D)

Ballot Measures:
No on Proposition 90 http://www.noprop90.com/

Humane USA Endorsements for California’s June 6th Primary

Total Endorsements:               52
Candidates who won:             49
Candidates who lost:              3

(If only one candidate is selected, Humane USA makes an endorsement only in that party’s primary. Humane USA will announce more endorsements after the primary.)

GOVERNOR:

Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)  - Won

Endorsed: 1
Won: 1 candidate
Lost: 0 candidates

U.S. SENATE:

Dianne Feinstein (D) – Won

Endorsed: 1
Won: 1 candidate
Lost: 0 candidates

U.S. HOUSE:

1st District: Mike Thompson (D) – Won

3rd District: Dan Lungren (R) – Won

5th District: Doris Matsui (D) – Won

6th District: Lynn Woolsey (D) – Won

7th District: George Miller (D) – Won

8th District: Nancy Pelosi (D) – Won

9th District: Barbara Lee (D) – Won

10th District: Ellen Tauscher (D) – Won

11th District: Pete McCloskey (R) - Lost

12th District: Tom Lantos (D) – Won

13th District: Pete Stark (D) – Won

14th District: Anna Eshoo (D) – Won

15th District: Mike Honda (D) – Won

16th District: Zoe Lofgren (D) – Won

17th District: Sam Farr (D) – Won

23rd District: Lois Capps (D) – Won

24th District: Elton Gallegly (R) – Won

27th District: Brad Sherman (D) – Won

28th District: Howard Berman (D) – Won

29th District: Adam Schiff (D) – Won

30th District: Henry Waxman (D) – Won

31st District: Xavier Becerra (D) – Won

32nd District: Hilda Solis (D) – Won

33rd District: Diane Watson (D) – Won

34th District: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D – Won)

35th District: Maxine Waters (D) – Won

37th District: Juanita Millender-McDonald (D) – Won

38th District: Grace Napolitano (D) – Won

39th District: Linda Sanchez (D) – Won

40th District: Ed Royce (R) – Won

43rd District: Joe Baca (D) – Won

45th District: Mary Bono (R) – Won

46th District: Dana Rohrabacher (R) – Won

47th District: Loretta Sanchez (D) – Won

49th District: Darrell Issa (R) – Won

51st District: Bob Filner (D) – Won

53rd District: Susan Davis (D) – Won

Endorsed: 37
Won: 36 candidates
Lost: 1 candidate

STATE SENATE:

6th District: Darrell Steinberg (D) - won

22nd District: Gil Cedillo (D) - won

24th District: Gloria Romero (D) - won

26th District: Mark Ridley-Thomas (D) – won

Endorsed: 4
Won: 4 candidates
Lost: 0 candidates

STATE ASSEMBLY:

37th District: Audra Strickland (R) - won

38th District: Cameron Smyth (R) - won

40th District: Lloyd Levine (D) – won

41st District: Barry Groveman (D) - lost

45th District: Christine Chavez (D) - lost

47th District: Karen Bass (D) - won

61st District: Nell Soto (D) - won

69th District: Jose Solorio (D) - won

76th District: Lori Saldana (D) - won

Endorsed: 9
Won: 7 candidates
Lost: 2 candidates

Contact us for more info:

California Coordinator Danielle Savage

940 Azalea Dr. Pomona, CA  91766

danielle@humaneusa-ca.org  

858-205-2335

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Department of Fish and Game
License and Revenue Branch
3211 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-227-1305

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Department Regulations

Exhibiting permits for educational purposes, must have a written statement of purpose that specifically incorporates a NO PETS EDUCATION POLICY. Must also present animals in natural setting and natural behavior patterns. Breeding permits will be issued for animals that the department determines will not result in unwanted or uncared for animals or if species is endangered and needs to be propagated. AZA Zoo permit allows possession of only species listed on department approved permit inventory. Research must be college, government, or bona fide scientific institution. Also issues Broker/Dealer and Shelter. If you are a resident, type your zip code into any box on this page to see what legislation is pending in your state and make a difference now!

California Cruelty Laws

C AL . P ENAL C ODE §§ 597 et seq. -- last amended 1998

Definition of Animal: Every dumb creature.

Statute Summary: A person commits the crime of cruelty to animals if the person:

Maliciously and intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds or kills an animal. Overdrives, overloads, overworks, tortures, torments, deprives of necessary sustenance, drink, or shelter, cruelly beats, mutilates, or cruelly kills any animal.

• Cruelty to animals.
  • Misdemeanor or Felony (may be charged either way)
  • Fine up to $20,000 (for either)
  • Imprisonment up to 1 year (for either).

Forfeiture of Animal/Seizure: Both

Other Sentencing Provisions: Cost of care.

Unique Provisions: Elephant abuse.

Exemptions: Farming, hunting, research.

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