The rights LGBT Californians will enjoy in 2006 are stronger than they have ever been. As a result of these new laws, millions of LGBT people in California will now have legal protections that they lacked in the past, making California stronger as a result.
The governor has been consistent in saying he's fine with same-sex marriage if the courts and the people rule, he will support it. The legislature is the people's body, and so hopefully he will sign it.