BALLOT TITLE FOR REFERENDUM NO. 88 Concise Description: Initiative 1000 would allow the state to remedy discrimination for certain groups and to implement affirmative action, without the use of quotas or preferential treatment (as defined), in public education, employment, and contracting.
Contact: Statement of the Subject: The legislature passed Initiative Measure No. 1000 concerning affirmative action and remedying discrimination, and voters have filed a sufficient referendum petition on this act
Ballot Measure Summary
Initiative 1000 would allow the state to remedy documented or proven discrimination against,
or underrepresentation of, certain disadvantaged groups. It would allow the state to implement
affirmative action in public education, employment, and contracting if the action does not use
quotas or preferential treatment. It would define affirmative action and preferential treatment. It
would establish a Governor’s commission on diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure state
agency compliance, comment on legislation, and publish annual reports.
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