PROPOSITION 16 Affirmative Action in Government Decisions
Failed CA · 2020-11-03
In plain English
This measure would allow California state government, local governments, schools, and universities to consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin when making decisions about hiring, contracting, and admissions. Currently, California law does not allow these factors to be considered in government decisions.
If this passes
What would actually change. No predictions, no opinions.
- Government agencies could use race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin as a factor in hiring decisions
- Government agencies could use these factors when awarding contracts to businesses
- Public schools and universities could use these factors in admissions decisions
- These factors could be considered alongside other qualifications and circumstances
Who's funding each side
Supporting (Yes)
$88.6M
Top donors
Pacific Gas And Electric Company$43.4M
M. Quinn DelaneyRetired, None
$5.5M California Teachers Association Issues PAC$3.5M
Opposing (No)
$26.2M
Top donors
Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16$1.7M
California Democratic Party$1.6M
ACLU Foundation of Northern California (501(c)(3)) [Non-donor Funds]$1.3M
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