Carole Migden Papers, 1995-2008

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Summary

Creators:
Carole Migden, California Legislator
Abstract:
The Carole Migden Papers consist of 18 cubic feet of textual records and audio/visual materials and cover the years 1996-2008. The records are organized into three record series: Bill Files, 1995-2002, 2005-2008; Subject Files, 1995-2002; Budget Files, 1998-2001. Bill Files are the bulk of the collection and are a strong source of information about legislation that Carole Migden introduced. These legislative documents demonstrate Migden's activism for local San Francisco District issues as well as issues concerning the State of California on a broader scale. The Subject Files are also strong in that they represent more of Migden's personal and political interests toward the San Francisco District while serving in the Assembly. There is a particular legislative emphasis on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender rights as well as health safety regulations and healthcare services, including those regarding HIV/AIDS, in both the Bill and Subject Files. Researchers looking to review San Francisco District topics will particularly benefit from the Subject Files, which contain documents that include information about local education issues, ports and marinas issues, and issues regarding earthquake hazards and hazard prevention. Bill Files also have information about the San Francisco Child Care Pilot Program (SB701, 2005-2006) and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SB987, 2005-2006).
Extent:
18 cubic feet
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English

Background

Scope and content:

The Carole Migden Papers consist of 18 cubic feet of textual records and audio/visual materials and cover the years 1996-2008. The records are organized into three record series: Bill Files, 1995-2002, 2005-2008; Subject Files, 1995-2002; Budget Files, 1998-2001.

Bill Files are the bulk of the collection and are a strong source of information about legislation that Carole Migden introduced. These legislative documents demonstrate Migden's activism for local San Francisco District issues as well as issues concerning the State of California on a broader scale. The Subject Files are also strong in that they represent more of Migden's personal and political interests toward the San Francisco District while serving in the Assembly.

There is a particular legislative emphasis on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender rights as well as health safety regulations and healthcare services, including those regarding HIV/AIDS, in both the Bill and Subject Files. These files also contain legislation that supports the advancement to higher education for everyone, advocates for youth safety and rights, particularly youth in foster care (AB1261, 2001-2002; SB39, SB436, and SB1712, 2005-2006), and promotes employee rights (SB760, SB1115, and SB1338, 2007-2008).

Researchers looking to review San Francisco District topics will particularly benefit from the Subject Files, which contain documents that include information about local education issues, ports and marinas issues, and issues regarding earthquake hazards and hazard prevention. Bill Files also have information about the San Francisco Chile Care Pilot Program (SB701, 2005-2006) and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SB987, 2005-2006).

Biographical / historical:

Carole Migden, Democrat, served in the California Legislature from 1996 to 2008. She was first elected to the California State Assembly, replacing Assembly Member Willie Brown through a special election on March 26, 1996. She represented in the 13th Assembly District through 2002. The district covered the eastern half of San Francisco County. In 2005, Migden was elected to the California State Senate to represent the 3rd Senate District, which included parts of San Francisco County, Sonoma County, and Marin County. Migden served in this position through 2008.

Carole Migden was born on August 14, 1948, in New York City, New York. She graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from Adelphi University in 1970 and with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Sonoma State University in 1976. When she was elected, Assembly Member Migden was one of few openly lesbian members of the Legislature. During her time as an Assembly Member, Migden authored a law that allowed gay and lesbian couples to register as domestic partners and to have some of the rights that are typically granted of married couples. In 2004, Migden married her life partner, Christina Arguedas, but the marriage, among many others, was later voided by the California Supreme Court.

As a State Legislator, Migden's legislative interests were varied, but her main efforts focused on LGBT rights, healthcare, education, environment, and welfare. She authored legislation to create California's domestic partner registry, promote children's health, preserve the old growth Headwaters Forest, increase accountability in K-12 schools, protect borrowers from predatory and deceptive lending practices, protect consumers from manipulation by energy generators, and promote the use of emergency contraception.

During her term in the Legislature, Peter Chacon was a member of the following committees:

  • Standing Committees
  • Appropriations Subcommittee on Infrastructure Finance, 1999-2000
  • Banking and Finance, 2001-2002
  • Board of Equalization, 2002-2004
  • Committee on Appropriations, 2001-2002 (Chair, 2001-2002)
  • Chair, 2001-2002
  • Labor and Employment, 1999-2002
  • Natural Resources, 1997-2002
  • Public Employment, 1997-2002
  • Retirement and Social Security, 1997-2002
  • Select Committees
  • Bay Area Wetland and Coastal Woodland Preservation, 2001-2002 (Chair, 2001-2002)
  • Chair, 2001-2002
  • California Horse Racing, 1999-2000
  • California Ports, 1999-2000
  • Costal Protection, 1999-2002
  • Professional Sports, 1997-1998
  • Highway Patrol, 2001-2002
  • Palliative Care, 1997-1998 (Chair, 1997-1998)
  • Chair, 1997-1998
  • Youth, Tolerance, and Commerce, 2001-2002 (Chair, 2001-2002)
  • Chair, 2001-2002
  • Joint Committees
  • Committee on Headwaters Forest and Ecosystem Management Planning, 1997-1998 (Chair, 1997-1998)
  • Chair, 1997-1998
  • Joint Legislative Budget, 1997-2002
  • California State Senate, 2005-2008
  • Standing Committees
  • Committee on Appropriations, 2005-2006 (Chair 2005-2006)
  • Chair, 2005-2006
  • Democratic National Committee, 2005-2008
  • Elections, Reapportionment, and Constitutional Amendments, 2007-2008
  • Labor and Industrial Relations, 2007-2008 (Chair, 2007-2008)
  • Chair, 2007-2008
  • Natural Resources and Water, 2005-2008
  • Public Employment and Retirement, 2007-2008
  • Public Safety, 2005-2006
  • Select Committees
  • Bay Area Infrastructure, 2005-2006
  • California's Horse Racing Industry, 2005-2006
  • California's Wine Industry, 2005-2008
  • Food-borne Illness, 2007-2008
Acquisition information:
The California State Archives acquired the Carole Migden Papers following her final term in the State Legislature.
Physical location:
California State Archives
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
1020 "O" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814, US
Contact:
(916) 653-2246
reference@sos.ca.gov
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