This resolution supports Proposition 6, which aims to amend the California Constitution to eliminate the exception that allows involuntary servitude as a punishment for crimes. If passed, it would formally end all legal forms of slavery in California.
Resolution supporting Proposition 6 to amend Article 1, Section 6, of the California Constitution to remove the exception clause permitting involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, effectively ending all legal vestiges of slavery in the state.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to amend the California Constitution to eliminate the exception allowing involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.
Proposition 6 was proposed as Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8 during the 2023-2024 Regular Session to amend Article 1, Section 6 of the California Constitution.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution supporting Proposition 6, recognizing the need to remove the exception clause permitting involuntary servitude.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 526-24, supporting Proposition 6, with a unanimous vote.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without her approval.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted the adopted resolution to the Governor and other state officials to advocate for the passage of Proposition 6.
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