Attorney General No.
13-0014
Secretary of State No.
1605
Description
Exempts speech based on biblical authority from existing constitutional and statutory restrictions applicable to all other speech, including restrictions against discrimination and hate crimes. Prohibits any compelled speech or action if it would be against the speaker's or actor's beliefs based on biblical authority. Repeals constitutional provision denying protection to acts of religious expression inconsistent with the peace or safety of the State. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Potentially minor increased costs to state and local governments to resolve legal issues pertaining to the effect of the measure.
Proponents
Allan Esses
Date
8-13-2013
Document Type
Initiative
Qualified
Failed to Qualify
Recommended Citation
Bible-Based Speech. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. California Initiative 1605 (2013).
https://repository.uclawsf.edu/ca_ballot_inits/1877