California Proposition 54 (2003)
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California Proposition 54, also known as the Racial Privacy Initiative, was on the October 7, 2003 special election ballot in California as an initiated constitutional amendment, where it was defeated.
- Yes: 3,144,145 (36.1%)
- No: 5,541,314 (63.9%)
Proposition 54 would have restricted state and local governments in California from collecting or using information on a person’s race, ethnicity, color, or national origin for the purposes of public education, public contracting, public employment, and other government operations.
Supporters of Proposition 54 spent $470,710 on their campaign, while opponents spent $106,420.[1]
Ballot summary
Proposition 54's ballot summary said:
Effective January 1, 2005, prohibits state, local governments from using race, ethnicity, color or national origin to classify current or prospective students, contractors, or employees in public education, contracting or employment operations. Does not prohibit classification by sex. Prohibition also covers persons subject to other operations of government unless Legislature finds compelling state interest, authorizes by two-thirds of each house, and Governor approves. "Classifying" defined as separating, sorting, or organizing persons or personal data. Exemptions include: law enforcement descriptions; prisoner and undercover assignments; action taken to maintain federal funding. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would have a major fiscal impact of annual state savings potentially ranging from several million dollars in excess of $10 million beginning in 2015.
Constitutional changes
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If Proposition 54 had been enacted, it would have added a Section 32(a) to Article I of the California Constitution.
Fiscal impact
The fiscal estimate provided by the California Legislative Analyst's Office said:
- "The measure would not result in a significant fiscal impact on state and local governments."
Opponents assessed fine in 2008
In September 2008, the Fair Political Practices Commission levied an $8,000 fine against the "No on 54" committee, the group that opposed Proposition 54, for failure to file a timely campaign finance report with details on $90,282 in contributions.[2]
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External links
- Official ballot proposition guide provided by the State of California
- Official declaration of vote results
- LAO's analysis
- Smart Voter guide to Proposition 54
- California Voter Foundation Guide to Proposition 54
- List of endorsements of Proposition 54
References
- ↑ "Follow the Money" summary of Proposition 54 campaign finances
- ↑ PolitickerCA, "FPPC fines ballot measure committee over 2003 race", September 11, 2008
