Legislation

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with the Stern Grove Festival Association for $225,016.38 related to damages from a water pipeline break in 2021. This settlement resolves claims of property and economic damages filed in August 2024.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stern Grove Festival Association against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,016.38; the lawsuit was filed on August 23, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-617454; entitled STERN GROVE FESTIVAL ASSOCATION, a California Nonprofit Corporation - Public Benefit v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property and economic damages arising from the August 23, 2021, break of the SFPUC’s water transmission pipeline at or near the intersection of Sloat Boulevard and 19th Avenue.

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to waive certain taxes, penalties, and interest for unregistered taxpayers who voluntarily disclose and pay back taxes until December 31, 2027. It also permits the Tax Collector to charge fees for reviewing applications and providing advance determinations during the same period.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to authorize the Tax Collector to waive taxes, penalties, and/or interest under a program ending December 31, 2027, that allows unregistered taxpayers to voluntarily disclose and pay back taxes; and to authorize the Tax Collector to collect fees through December 31, 2027, for reviewing applications for and providing advance determinations to taxpayers.

This resolution extends a contract with Professional Business Providers, Inc. for airport services by two years and increases the total contract amount by over $13 million, bringing it to approximately $26.5 million. It also allows the Airport Commission to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50240 between the City, acting by and through the Airport Commission, and Professional Business Providers, Inc., to extend the contract term two years from July 31, 2025, for a total contract term of August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2027; to increase the contract amount by $13,349,549 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $26,464,164; and authorizing the Airport Commission to enter into modifications to Modification No. 3 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Modification No. 3.

This resolution extends a contract with Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. for vocational rehabilitation programs by three and a half years and increases funding by over $22 million, totaling nearly $38 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc., to provide vocational rehabilitation employment and training programs, to extend the term by three years and six months from December 31, 2024, for a total term of May 1, 2022, through June 30, 2028, and to increase the amount by $22,039,855 for a total not to exceed amount of $38,083,630; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to check state and federal criminal history records for applicants seeking licenses or permits for massage businesses. It aims to ensure that applicants meet safety and regulatory standards.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to access state and federal level summary criminal history for the licensing, permitting, and/or certification of massage business applicants.

This resolution allows VBC SF LLC to obtain a liquor license for their business, Vita Brevis Club, at 969 Market Street, stating that it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to VBC SF LLC, to do business as Vita Brevis Club, located at 969 Market Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This ordinance prohibits firearm possession in certain locations, including childcare facilities, City property, and places of worship, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders. It also applies to private commercial establishments unless the owner allows it.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit firearm possession, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders, in childcare facilities, City property, election facilities, medical facilities, and private parks and playgrounds, and in places of worship and private commercial establishments unless the owner provides express consent.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Scott Edwards for $650,000 related to an employment dispute. This lawsuit was filed on October 17, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Scott Edwards against the City and County of San Francisco for $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 17, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-609826; entitled Scott Edwards v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Rick Lam for $350,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the legal case filed in December 2021.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rick Lam against the City and County of San Francisco for $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 27, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-597312; entitled Rick Lam v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

The ordinance amends various city codes to eliminate certain fees and raise the gross receipts threshold for fee reductions if voters approve Proposition M in 2024. It also extends waivers and suspensions for certain business fees and modifies provisions related to license fees.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Administrative Code, Health Code, Police Code, and Public Works Code to make the following changes if the voters approve Proposition M in the November 5, 2024, election: 1) eliminate certain fees beginning in 2026, and 2) increase the gross receipts threshold from $2,500,000 to $5,000,000 for reductions to annual curbside shared spaces fees beginning in 2026; and to make the following additional changes regardless of whether the voters approve Proposition M: 3) extend indefinitely the waiver of business location and device fees for businesses with taximeter devices; 4) extend indefinitely the suspension of the registration certificate and fee requirements for taxi drivers and drivers for transportation network companies; 5) authorize the Tax Collector to collect certain additional license fees on the unified license bill; and 6) amend the delinquency date and penalty provisions and add interest provisions relating to license fees collected on the unified license bill.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $72,275 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $72,275 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to train and procure equipment for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

This resolution approves a 10-year water service contract between San Francisco and the U.S. Department of Energy to supply water to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, expected to generate approximately $66.4 million in revenue. The contract will be effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2034.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a new 10-year water service contract with the United States Department of Energy for continued water service to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2034, with an estimated revenue of $66,436,590 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This ordinance establishes the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution to workers who haven't been paid by their employers for violations of city labor laws. It allows the fund to receive penalty payments from employers and requires the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to manage the fund and distribute payments to eligible workers.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution and timely payment to workers who have not received payment from their employers for violations of City worker protection laws; to authorize the Fund to receive monies paid to the City as penalties and liquidated damages by employers as well as additional monies appropriated in the future; and to require the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to administer the Fund and make payments to workers based on specified criteria.

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for the music venue Neck of the Woods at 406 Clement Street, determining it benefits the public in San Francisco. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Urban Life Inc., doing business as Neck of the Woods, located at 406 Clement Street (District 1), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Goth Inc. to obtain a liquor license for Eve Nightclub at 1535 Folsom Street, stating that it benefits the public. It also asks the state to impose specific conditions on the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Goth Inc., doing business as Eve Nightclub, located at 1535 Folsom Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows LE MOT JUSTE LLC, operating as THE NOSH BOX, to obtain a Type-42 liquor license for selling beer and wine at their location on Folsom Street. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control place a condition on this license to ensure it meets public needs.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine liquor license to LE MOT JUSTE LLC, doing business as THE NOSH BOX, located at 1116 Folsom Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

The hearing will evaluate how the $120 million allocated to the Dream Keepers Initiative has been spent and identify additional needs the initiative can address. Various city departments, including the Human Rights Commission and the Department of Public Health, have been asked to provide reports on this matter.

Hearing on the resources allocated for the Dream Keepers Initiative, specifically on which programs have been funded by the allocated $120,000,000 and assessing other needs that the Dream Keepers Initiative can support; requesting the Human Rights Commission, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children Youth and their Families, Arts Commission, Department of Public Health, Office of Early Care and Education, Fire Department, and Department of Human Resources to report.

This hearing aims to gather recommendations for restructuring the Equal Employment Opportunity Office and to analyze best practices from similar cities. It will involve input from various city departments to improve the office's functions and oversight.

Hearing to receive recommendations on restructuring and reforming the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office and a comparative analysis of the best practices of like urban jurisdictions with EEO offices, including core functions of the EEO Office within overall City government structures, staff reporting and investigation protocols, and general oversight; and requesting the Department of Human Resources, the Budget and Legislative Analyst, and the Office of the Controller to report.

This legislation is a hearing for people to express their opinions about a decision made by the Planning Department that exempts a cannabis cultivation project at 1719 Wallace Avenue from environmental review. The hearing is scheduled because an appeal has been filed regarding this exemption.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on October 10, 2024, for the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5414, Lot No. 015, to allow the establishment of an industrial agriculture use for the purpose of cannabis cultivation in an existing, one-story industrial building within the PDR-1-B (Production, Distribution, Repair-Light Industrial Buffer) Zoning District and a 65-J Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Barbara Tassa) (Filed November 8, 2024)

This resolution endorses a financial agreement for the modernization of the Potrero Yard by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, outlining specific milestone payments and terms for the project. It includes provisions for payments totaling up to $75 million initially, with additional payments and adjustments over a 30-year maintenance term, pending final approval by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution generally endorsing the form of an Infrastructure Facility Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain Agreement (Form Project Agreement) for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Potrero Yard Modernization Project, and the following pricing: 1) an initial milestone payment of up to $75,000,000 at financial close, 2) a relocation payment of up to $500,000 within 60 days of completing temporary relocation of Potrero Yard operations, 3) a milestone payment of up to $200,000,000 by no later than 2033, and 4) an initial maximum annual availability payment of up to $42,200,000 (in Fiscal Year 2030 dollars) over a maintenance term not to exceed 30 years after the scheduled substantial completion date, anticipated in 2029, subject to interest rate and credit spread fluctuations between commercial close and financial close and annual Consumer Price Index adjustments, with the part of the payment covering capital costs increasing 1% per year and sculpted to align with the SFMTA’s existing debt service obligations; and providing that the final terms of the agreement, including final pricing and inclusion of a Small Business Enterprise/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan, shall be subject to approval of the Board of Supervisors.

This ordinance removes all regulations related to public bathhouses in San Francisco, including rules about fees, operations, and permits. As a result, there are no longer any specific city regulations governing these establishments.

Ordinance repealing Article 26 of the Police Code to delete in its entirety the City’s regulations governing public bath houses, including but not limited to fee requirements, operating requirements, and permitting requirements.

The resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and the Instituto Familiar de la Raza Inc for two programs aimed at supporting youth and families, with a total funding of up to $12,929,020. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Families to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and Instituto Familiar de la Raza Inc for two programs: Roadmap to Peace Collaborative and Roadmap to Peace School Crisis Supports, for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $12,929,020; and to authorize Department of Children, Youth and Families to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the City Attorney's Office to use a $410,000 grant from the California Department of Industrial Relations to enforce state labor laws from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It has already been approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $410,000 from the California Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner’s Office, to fund the enforcement of state labor laws, for the period from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

This ordinance extends the Cannabis Oversight Committee's existence until January 1, 2027, and makes the change retroactive to January 1, 2025. It ensures continued oversight of cannabis-related issues in the city.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the sunset date for the Cannabis Oversight Committee from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027, and providing that the Ordinance shall be retroactive to January 1, 2025.

This ordinance allows for the addition of new floor space or building volume on the rooftop of a specific noncomplying structure at 1896 Pacific Avenue. It also confirms that the project meets environmental regulations and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit new floor area or building volume on the rooftop of a noncomplying structure located at 1896 Pacific Avenue, on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0576, Lot Nos. 27-44; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance changes certain contract rules for electricity transactions, allowing for binding arbitration and increasing spending limits for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and revenue collection from $10 million to $300 million. It aims to streamline processes and enhance the city's energy procurement capabilities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for electricity and related product transactions, authorizing binding arbitration, and increasing the annual expenditure limit for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and the revenue collection limit from $10 million to $300 million.

This ordinance aims to update the city's Project Labor Agreement to include multi-family affordable housing projects and require certain subcontractors to adhere to the agreement if they receive contracts over $5 million. It also proposes to extend the duration of the agreement from 20 to 30 years, lasting until July 14, 2050.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the City Administrator to negotiate amendments to the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that would incorporate into the PLA multi-family affordable housing projects constructed under an agreement with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, make subject to the PLA subcontractors for PLA-covered projects that qualify as Local Business Enterprises once they have been awarded over $5,000,000 for work on covered projects, and extend the term of the PLA from 20 to 30 years, until July 14, 2050.

The ordinance exempts specific downtown projects that convert non-residential spaces to residential from certain development fees, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, and removes the application deadline for the Adaptive Reuse Program. It also mandates regular reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: exempt certain types of projects in the downtown area that replace non-residential uses with residential uses from development impact fees and requirements, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, remove the application deadline from the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows certain distilleries, wineries, and breweries to open on-sale liquor establishments in the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District with a conditional use permit. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create an exception for certain distilleries, wineries, and breweries to establish on-sale liquor establishments in the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District, subject to a conditional use authorization; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to AJ's Bar at 1250 Market Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Club Allure, Inc., doing business as AJ's Bar, located at 1250 Market Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Nihon SF Inc. to obtain a liquor license for their establishment, Nihon Whisky Lounge, at 1779 Folsom Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Nihon SF Inc., to do business as Nihon Whisky Lounge, located at 1779 Folsom Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

The ordinance authorizes the city to settle a lawsuit with Yulanda Williams for $625,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the case filed in San Francisco Superior Court in May 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yulanda Williams against the City and County of San Francisco for $625,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 29, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-576323; entitled Yulanda Williams v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

This resolution requires businesses in certain districts to obtain special permission before replacing a Legacy Business for the next 18 months. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with key planning policies.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for an 18-month period to require conditional use authorization prior to replacing a Legacy Business in Neighborhood Commercial Districts and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and the Chinatown Community Business, Chinatown Visitor Retail, and Chinatown Residential Neighborhood Commercial Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation calls for a hearing to review a report from the Controller regarding invoices related to a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and SF SAFE. It requests updates from various city offices and the SF SAFE Board on this matter.

Hearing on the Controller's report on the assessment of invoices reviewed under a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco SAFE (SF SAFE); and requesting the Controller's Office, San Francisco Police Department, Mayor's Office of Economic Workforce Development, and SF SAFE Board of Directors to report.

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Bechtel Group, Inc. against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $43,235.10 for a refund of commercial rents taxes. The claim was filed on May 8, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Bechtel Group, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $43,235.10; the claim was filed on May 8, 2024; the claim involves a refund of commercial rents taxes.

The resolution approves a settlement where the City will pay Maplebear, Inc. $8,250,342.21 to resolve claims related to tax refunds for the years 2019 to 2022, and it outlines specific filing agreements for future tax years without penalties. This settlement addresses claims filed by Maplebear on February 28, 2023, and February 9, 2024.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Maplebear, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $8,250,342.21; the claims were filed on February 28, 2023, and February 9, 2024; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, and homelessness gross receipts taxes, and business registration fees for the 2019 to 2022 tax years; other material terms of the settlement are that Maplebear, Inc. shall take certain filing positions with respect to its gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, as applicable, for the 2023 and subsequent tax years, and the City will not impose penalties arising from those filing positions for the 2023 tax year.

This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) for certain city officials and employees, reflecting changes in titles and staffing. It also clarifies what information these officials and employees need to disclose regarding their financial interests.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements by adding, deleting, and changing titles of certain designated officials and employees to reflect organizational and staffing changes, and by refining disclosure requirements for certain designated officials and employees.

This ordinance exempts certain leases with the Port Commission from real property transfer taxes if they start between November 1, 2024, and December 31, 2034. It amends the Business and Tax Regulations Code to implement this exemption.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt from real property transfer taxes certain leases with the Port Commission with effective dates on or after November 1, 2024, and on or before December 31, 2034.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to partner with BXP Embarcadero Plaza LP and other organizations to improve Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park, with funding of approximately $2.5 million for design and project management, and potential additional grants of up to $10 million for construction services. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to enter into an agreement with BXP Embarcadero Plaza LP (BXPE), the Downtown San Francisco Partnership, and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development regarding potential improvements and renovations at Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park; and to accept cash and in-kind grants from BXPE of approximately $2,500,000 for design and RPD project management services; and to accept potential additional grants of approximately $10,000,000 that could include cash grants from Downtown Community Benefit District (known as the Downtown San Francisco Partnership) or in-kind grants of construction services from BXPE, for the period starting on the execution date of the agreement through December 2028; and authorizing the RPD to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement provided they do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $496,684 grant from the James Irvine Foundation for workforce development from November 1, 2024, to November 1, 2026. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $496,684 from the James Irvine Foundation for the Public Workforce Capacity Fund, during the grant period of November 1, 2024, through November 1, 2026.

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.