Helps producers, importers, and exporters conduct their business and ensure that trade flows smoothly. [6], The following were political committees that received cash contributions to support Proposition 209:[7], The following individuals and entities were listed as contributing $100,000 or more to the committees supporting Proposition 209:[7], The Campaign to Defeat 209 and No on 209 led the campaign in opposition to Proposition 209. The following is the exit poll data on Proposition 209:[4], Prohibition Against Discrimination or Preferential. governments would save money to the extent they otherwise would have rejected a low But special interests hijacked the civil rights movement. districts in those cases where the programs provide preferences to individuals or schools based on And two wrongs don't make a right!

Proposition 209 was approved. example, the California State University (CSU) uses race and ethnicity as factors in some of its This money could be used for police and fire protection, better education and other programs--for everyone. such as counseling, tutoring, outreach, student financial aid, and financial aid to selected school Whether intentional or not, it pits communities against communities and individuals against each other.". 209: $51,854, Asian Pacific Americans for Affirmative Action of Sacramento: $18,017, South Bay Coalition for Affirmative Action: $13,493, Sacramento Civil Rights Network P.A.C. We passed civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination. A bit reduces uncertainty by half and depends on the information you already know and information you already have. v2AZX[(((@-CI@b=xOh2R Av=+8;1+FA! state contracts. Currently, California women have one of the strongest state constitutional protections against sex discrimination in the country. Goals and timetables to encourage the hiring of members of "underrepresented" groups for state government jobs. As a result, under most situations, the Constitution would require that Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. "Efforts such as the California Civil Rights Initiative which poses as an equal opportunities initiative, but which puts at risk every outreach program, sets back the gains made by women and puts the brakes on expanding opportunities for people in need.". each year. As described above, this measure could affect state and local programs that currently cost well in [13] In 2008, ACRI launched a campaign called the Super Tuesday for Equal Rights, which supported ballot initiatives in Colorado and Nebraska. involve "preferential treatment" based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. where race or ethnicity are preferential factors in the admission of students to the schools) and (2) hb```cc`aX`pGL:! year on voluntary desegregation programs may be affected by the measure. To comply with a court order in force as of the effective date of this measure (the day after the election). It's time to bring us together under a single standard of equal treatment under the law. California Proposition 209, Affirmative Action Initiative (1996), California Constitution's Declaration of Rights, California Proposition 16, Repeal Proposition 209 Affirmative Action Amendment (2020), California State Council of Service Employees, Laws governing the initiative process in California, California 1996 General Election Voter Guide, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=California_Proposition_209,_Affirmative_Action_Initiative_(1996)&oldid=8442561, California 1996 ballot measures, certified, Initiated amendment certified for the 1996 ballot. require such affirmative action. " [14][15] In Colorado, the ballot measure was rejected. He moved to America to obtain U.S. citizenship so that his company NewsCorp could expand. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Government should not discriminate.

%%EOF Prohibits the state, local governments, districts, public universities, colleges, and schools, and other government instrumentalities from discriminating against or giving preferential treatment to any individual or group in public employment, public education, or public contracting on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The elimination of these programs would result in savings to the state and local governments. In Hi-Voltage Wire Works v. San Jose (2000), the California Supreme Court held that, within the context of Proposition 209, discrimination means "to make distinctions in treatment; show partiality (in favor of) or prejudice (against)" and preferential means "a giving of priority or advantage to one person over others. Now it is difficult for state and local government to discriminate against women in public employment, education, and the awarding of state contracts because of their gender. outreach, counseling, tutoring, and financial aid. "The initiative is a misguided effort that takes California down the road of division. The law requires The State Constitution requires the state to spend a certain amount each year on public schools decrease. Based on available information, we estimate that the measure would result in savings in In Florida, Idaho, and New Hampshire, legislation or executive orders banned or limited race-based affirmative action as of 2020. [11], In 1997, Ward Connerly, who chaired the campaign behind Proposition 209, founded the American Civil Rights Institute (ACRI). The measure provides exceptions to the ban on preferential treatment when necessary for any of What term refers to the psychological and behavioral processes snd contextual influences that shape ones career over a lifetime. 31. What foreign policy did the United States establish with the Truman Doctrine? That's why Proposition 209 prohibits discrimination and preferences and allows any program that does not discriminate, or prefer, because of race or sex, to continue. That's just plain wrong and unjust. Job applicants are turned away because their RACE does not meet some "goal" or "timetable." The (c) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as prohibiting bona fide qualifications based on sex which are reasonably necessary to the normal operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. 4"Ac"L_(%CT4QFa>*`Q_pHuH83Pa" R B~h : j2 a`xX,:%I e3[>2m0+G`7_=f mst H2` 8m f"W -hwg4*(CK20:e #/\cY CB For example, state law identifies specific goals They waste much more of your money awarding high-bid contracts and sweetheart deals based not on the low bid, but on unfair set-asides and preferences. commonly called "affirmative action" programs. In 1995, For instance, the measure could eliminate, or cause fundamental Greater South LA Affirmative Action Project No on Proposition 209: $113,555, Supporters of Educational Equality and Diversity (SEED), A Committee to Oppose Prop. affected by the measure include the special funding given to (1) "magnet" schools (in those cases [17][18] Both of the constitutional amendments were approved. Let's not perpetuate the myth that "minorities" and women cannot compete without special preferences. (g) The remedies available for violations of this section shall be the same, regardless of the injured party's race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, as are otherwise available for violations of then-existing California antidiscrimination law. eliminate programs that give preference to women-owned or minority-owned companies on normal operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting.

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The federal, state, and local governments run many programs intended to increase opportunities Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kansas), candidate for president in 1996, Yes on Proposition 209, Sponsored by Californians Against Discrimination: $5,239,287, California Civil Rights Initiative - Kern County Campaign: $745, California Construction Advancement Program: $100,000. Today, students are being rejected from public universities because of their RACE. include that at least 15 percent of the value of contract work should be done by minority-owned 267 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<008015EFB6B9F1B0DAE0D3E2E3A769ED><54F064E9248F014DB0E31D4F755766C9>]/Index[243 45]/Info 242 0 R/Length 106/Prev 91782/Root 244 0 R/Size 288/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream and community colleges. professional air traffic controller's organization strike. The measure would eliminate affirmative action programs used to increase hiring and promotion And then let them succeed on a fair, color-blind, race-blind, gender-blind basis. It must not give a job, a university admission, or a contract based on race or sex. first recognized in 1981, it has led to the deaths of more than 25 million people, making it one of the most destructive diseases in recorded history. htW XS>14Vkd8kAP$@d! htkAwtRZxo5imHSWai1xS These are discussed in more detail below. higher bidder. Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something worldwide in scope. 0 the following reasons: If this measure is approved by the voters, it could affect a variety of state and local programs. Other examples of affirmative action programs include: This measure would eliminate state and local government affirmative action programs in the areas of public employment, public education, and public contracting to the extent these programs Proposition 209's loophole will undo this vital state constitutional protection. [12] ACRI supported successful ballot measures in Washington (1998) and Michigan (2006). Pete Wilson (R), Ward Connerly (California Civil Rights Initiative), and Pamela Lewis (California Civil Rights Initiative) signed the argument.[5]. Fran Packard (League of Women Voters), Rosa Parks, and Maxine Blackwell (Congress of California Seniors) signed the argument.[5]. departments, however, to reject bids from companies that have not made sufficient "good faith We are individuals! 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Proposition 209 added Section 31 to the California Constitution's Declaration of Rights, which said that the state cannot discriminate against or grant preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, and public contracting. for the participation of women-owned and minority-owned companies on work involved with To meet privacy and other considerations based on sex that are reasonably necessary to the Does not prohibit reasonably necessary, bona fide qualifications based on sex and actions necessary for receipt of federal funds. employment and contracting programs that could total tens of millions of dollars each year. Actual savings to the state and local governments would depend on various factors (such as future court decisions and implementation actions by government entities). The following text was added:[1]. [7] Proponents referred to Proposition 209 as the California Civil Rights Initiative. Proposition 209 will eliminate affirmative action programs like these that help achieve equal opportunity for women and minorities in public employment, education and contracting. The following were political committees that received cash contributions to oppose Proposition 209:[7], The following individuals and entities were listed as contributing $100,000 or more to the committees opposing Proposition 209:[7], Between 1996 and 2020, voters had decided ballot measures to prohibit the use of affirmative action involving race-based and sex-based preferences in seven states. factors in hiring, promotion, training, or recruitment decisions. -- Reverend Kathy Cooper-Ledesma, President, California Council of Churches. H-{/=/Uey!DTA,OSB/e0*Q@?_]FQ17Hh.(!R!LzDa .u $Q3tBtFtAo=< affect court-ordered desegregation programs.) race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. Reject preferences by voting YES on Proposition 209. -- Retired General Colin Powell, 5/25/96. California law currently allows tutoring, mentoring, outreach, recruitment, and counseling to help ensure equal opportunity for women and minorities. The amount of spending affected by this measure could be less depending on (1) court rulings on what types of activities are considered "preferential treatment" and (2) whether federal law requires continuation of certain programs. for various groups--including women and racial and ethnic minority groups. In addition, the amount affected as a result of. A "yes" vote supported adding Section 31 to the California Constitution's Declaration of Rights, which said that the state cannot discriminate against or grant preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, and public contracting. 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Any provision held invalid shall be severable from the remaining portions of this section. A generation ago, we did it right. Write a reflection on the rise and fall of the Persian Empire. l)(,[]-fR+P(,@u+Fn0X [6], The fiscal impact statement was as follows:[5], The ballot measure added Section 31 to Article I of the California Constitution. 287 0 obj <>stream : $10,545, Asian Pacific Americans for Affirmative Action of Southern California Committee Against Proposition 209: $10,449, No on California Civil Rights Initiative, Santa Barbara Coalition: $8,519, Angry White Guys for Affirmative Action: $4,982, San Joaquin Valley No on CCRI No on 209: $4,390, Albany Coalition Against Proposition 209: $2,345, Inland Empire Affirmative Action Coalition: $1,904, Human Rights Coalition - No on C.C.R.I. excess of $125 million annually. (h) This section shall be self-executing. endstream endobj 248 0 obj <>stream initiative by the voters might require the UC to implement its new admissions policies somewhat People naturally feel resentment when the less qualified are preferred.