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Title: Kevin Shelley Papers
Dates: 1997-2002
Collection number: LP474
Creator:
Kevin Shelley, California Legislator
Collection Size:
8 cubic feet
Repository:
California State Archives
Sacramento, California
Abstract: The Kevin Shelley Papers consist of 8 cubic feet of textual records. The records are organized into two record series: Bill
Files, 1997-2002; and Subject Files, 2001.
Physical location: California State Archives
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions.
For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the California State Archives. Permission for reproduction or publication
is given on behalf of the California State Archives as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility
for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives
collections.
[Identification of item], Kevin Shelley papers, LP474:[folder number], California State Archives, Office of the Secretary
of State, Sacramento, California.
Acquisition and Custodial History
California State Archives acquired the Kevin Shelley papers in a series of two transfers, beginning in 2005 (Accession Numbers:
2005-053 and 2005-083).
Kevin Shelley, Democrat, was a State Assembly Member from 1996 to 2002. His 12th District included half of San Francisco and
San Mateo County.
Shelley was born on November 16, 1955 in Washington, D.C. He attended University of California, Davis where he attained a
bachelor's degree in Political Science in 1978; in 1983 he earned his law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law. He began
his political career as a congressional aide in the late 1970s and 1980s. He went on to win a seat on the San Francisco Board
of Supervisors in 1990 and became the board president in 1994. Shelley also served on the boards of the California Abortion
Rights Action League and United Irish Cultural Societies.
Shelley was elected to the State Assembly in 1996. He quickly obtained Assembly leadership positions, first as the Democratic
Caucus Chair, and later as the Majority Leader. Shelley's legislative interests include: education, health care reform,
environmental issues, elderly care, red light violations, homeowner protection, protecting coastal waters, and domestic violence
enforcement. He authored many bills for nursing home reform and elderly care, such as, the Nursing Home Reform Act, AB1160
(1999-2000). In the 1999-2000 session, he also authored the Healthy Schools Act, AB2260, which required schools to notify
families of pesticide usage. He also authored bills to protect pedestrians and increase fines for traffic violations; AB2522
(1999-2000), the Pedestrian Safety Act, and AB1191 (1997-1998, 1999-2000), which increased fines for running red lights and
stop signs. Shelley reached his term limit in 2002; after terming out of the Assembly he was elected California's Secretary
of State in 2002 and served until his resignation in 2005.
Chronology
1955: Born in Washington D.C.
1978: B.A., Political Science, University of California, Davis
1983: J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law
1988: Admitted to State Bar of California
1990: Elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
1991-1996: Served as Supervisor for the 2nd District
1996: Elected to California State Assembly
1997: Began term in the State Assembly representing the 12th District
1997-1998: Democratic Caucus Chair
1998-2002: Leader
2002: Ended service in the State Assembly
2002: Elected to the Office of Secretary of State
2003-2005: Served as California Secretary of State
The Kevin Shelley papers consist of two record series: Assembly Bill Files, 1997-2002, and Subject Files, 2001. The Bill
Files document his legislative activity during his term as a member of the California State Legislature. The bills introduced
by Kevin Shelley include a wide array of subjects. He authored bills concerning such subjects as, education, health care reform,
environmental issues, elderly care, firearm regulation, red light violations, homeowner protection, protecting coastal waters,
and domestic violence enforcement.
No further accruals are expected.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
Shelley, Kevin
Nursing - Law and legislation - California
California. Legislature. Assembly