(

a) A house of the Legislature shall not discharge, expel, or otherwise discriminate against a legislative advocate or a legislative employee because that person has opposed any practices forbidden under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with

Section 12900) of Division 3), opposed any practice actionable under

Section or 51.9 of the Civil Code, or filed a complaint, testified, or assisted in any proceeding relating to a complaint of discriminatory harassment made pursuant to those laws. A vote of the house or the deliberation of legislative matters within its jurisdiction shall not be considered

an act to discharge, expel, or otherwise discriminate against a legislative advocate or a legislative employee for purposes of this subdivision. (

b) A violation of this

section is subject to a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (

c) This

article does not limit either of the following:

(1) The application of any other rights or remedies under federal or state law.

(2) The authority conferred upon the Attorney General, any state or federal law enforcement agency, or any other commission, department, or agency authorized to investigate the Legislature. (

d) The civil fine imposed under this

article is in addition to those provided by any other federal or state law, including

Section 1102.5 of the Labor Code and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with

Section 12900) of Division of Title of the Government Code).