Proposition 142Constitutional amendment · Put on the ballot by lawmakers
Limit race-based government programs
Explain it like I'm 5
This would add more rules against government programs that treat people differently because of race or ethnicity. It would also limit forced statements, training, offices, and spending connected to certain race-based policies.
Yes vote
Public governments and schools would face additional constitutional limits on race- or ethnicity-based preferences, required endorsements, related training, offices, and spending.
No vote
The existing constitutional rules would remain without these additional restrictions.
The question to ask yourself
Should public institutions use race-neutral rules almost everywhere, even when they seek targeted remedies for unequal treatment?
The case for
- Treats people as individuals rather than by race or ethnicity.
- Protects students and workers from being forced to endorse race-based views.
- Could reduce public spending on programs based on racial classifications.
Backed by: No organized campaign found
The case against
- Could restrict efforts to address documented discrimination or unequal access.
- May discourage lawful diversity programs and discussion of racial history.
- Broad language could produce disputes over ordinary school and workplace policies.
Opposed by: No organized opposition found
- Money
- No statewide cost or savings estimate is stated; the measure could affect spending on covered offices, training, and programs.
- Don't be misled
- Calling it a total ban on discussing race is misleading; the measure targets specified preferences, requirements, policies, and spending.