Measure on the ballot in the 2024 California General Election in California.
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Get StartedAmends California Constitution to recognize fundamental right to marry, regardless of sex or race. Removes language in California Constitution stating that marriage is only between a man and a woman.
A "yes" vote supports amending the California Constitution to recognize fundamental right to marry, regardless of sex or race.
A "no" vote opposes amending the California Constitution to recognize fundamental right to marry, regardless of sex or race, leaving the constitution as it is currently.
"This goes against years of research showing that kids do best when raised by their mother and father in a stable, married home. Children without a mother or father are more likely to have emotional issues, take part in risky behaviors, struggle in school, and face financial problems." Jonathan Keller, President California Family Council, in opposition to Proposition 3 (Learn more)
"Although marriage equality for same-sex couples has been the law of the land in the United States for years, California's Constitution still says that same-sex couples are not allowed to marry. Let's fix it by voting YES on Proposition 3. Honoring the fundamental rights of all people and fighting discrimination wherever it exists is a California value. Prop. 3 helps further California's commitment to protecting civil rights for all its residents."—Dolores Huerta, in support of Proposition 3 (Learn more)
"Proposition 3 protects the right of every Californian, regardless of gender or race, to marry the person they love." - Equality California, in support of Proposition 3 (Learn more)
"The big problem with Proposition 3 is that it overrides all laws on marriage. A "fundamental right" to marry means it would remove protections against child marriages, incest, and polygamy. Is this what we want for California? The unclear wording of Prop. 3 would lead to SERIOUS PROBLEMS that harm our society" - Jonathan Keller, President California Family Council, in opposition to Proposition 3 (Learn more)
First—That Section 7.5 of Article I thereof is repealed. SEC. 7.5. Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. Second—That Section 7.5 is added to Article I thereof, to read: SEC. 7.5. (a) The right to marry is a fundamental right. (b) This section is in furtherance of both of the following: (1) The inalienable rights to enjoy life and liberty and to pursue and obtain safety, happiness, and privacy guaranteed by Section 1. (2) The rights to due process and equal protection guaranteed by Section 7.
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