Chapter 46 of the Statutes of 2012 eliminated the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (Commission) effective January 1, 2013.
The Commission was a quasi-judicial body responsible for the promotion and enforcement of the state's civil rights laws concerning discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations; family, medical, and pregnancy disability leave; hate violence, and threats of violence. The seven members of the Commission were appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.