Assembly approves ACA 7 after heated debate over government preferences
The Assembly passed Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7 on Jan. 20 by a 54–14 vote after members debated whether the amendment would permit government preferences based on race or other characteristics; proponents said it would improve outcomes while opponents called it discriminatory.
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Assemblymember Jackson presented ACA 7 (Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7) as a Black Caucus priority to clarify Section 31A of the California Constitution. Jackson asked for an aye vote, framing the amendment as necessary to address disparities and improve outcomes.
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