Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a substitute bill that authorizes a constitutional referendum prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, reproductive autonomy, etc.

Highlights:

• Amends Article 1, Section 11 of Constitution to read: “No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law…Nothing in this section shall invalidate or prevent the adoption of any law, regulation, program, or practice that is designed to prevent or dismantle discrimination on the basis of a characteristic listed in this section, nor shall any characteristic listed in this section be interprereted to interfere with, limit, or deny the civil rights of any person based upon any other characteristic identified in this section” (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes such amendment to be submitted to voters for approval in 2024 general election (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes a constitutional referendum prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, reproductive autonomy, etc.

Highlights:

• Amends Article 1, Section 11 of Constitution to read: “No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law…Nothing in this section shall invalidate or prevent the adoption of any law, regulation, program, or practice that is designed to prevent or dismantle discrimination on the basis of a characteristic listed in this section, nor shall any characteristic listed in this section be interprereted to interfere with, limit, or deny the civil rights of any person based upon any other characteristic identified in this section” (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes such amendment to be submitted to voters for approval in 2024 general election (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text