Prohibits the state from granting preferential treatment to or discriminating against any person or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin; exempts reasonably necessary qualifications based on sex, existing court orders and actions that would result in the loss of federal funds.

A "yes" vote"shall have the effect of prohibiting the State from giving preferential treatment to or discriminating against any person or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. The prohibition applies to preferences or discrimination in public employment, education or contracting. It exempts reasonably necessary qualifications based on sex, existing court orders and actions that would result in the loss of federal funds. That State includes state government, local governments, public colleges and universities, community colleges and school districts.

Yes (Check Box)

A "no" vote shall have the effect of retaining the current law regarding preferential treatment to or discrimination against any person or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in public employment, education or contracting.

No (Check Box)