Government preferences.
Vote required
Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Passed
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This constitutional amendment seeks to narrow California’s existing ban on government preferences. Currently, the state cannot discriminate against or grant preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, or contracting. This amendment would limit this prohibition to only public employment, higher education admissions and enrollment, and public contracting, and would require voter approval via a statewide election in November 2028.
Key provisions
- Limits preferential treatment bans to public employment, higher education admissions, and public contracting.
- Requires voter approval through a statewide election in November 2028.
- Excludes bona fide qualifications based on sex.
- Does not invalidate existing court orders or consent decrees.
- Allows action to maintain eligibility for federal programs.
- Defines ‘State’ broadly to include various governmental entities.
- Ensures equal remedies for discrimination violations regardless of the injured party’s background.
- Provides for severability if parts of the amendment are found unconstitutional.
Who is affected
- State government agencies
- Public universities and colleges
- Job applicants and employees
- Students seeking admission
- Contractors working with the state
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