Race, Ethnicity, Color or National Origin Classification. Does not prohibit classification by sex. Prohibition also covers persons subject to other operations of government unless Legislature finds compelling state interest, authorizes by two-thirds of each house, and Governor approves. Requires Judicial Council, each year following taking of the national census, to appoint a 3-member panel of qualified retired federal and state judges. Permits any elector to petition California Supreme Court to challenge reapportionment plans and propose an alternative plan.
Adopted plans are subject to voter approval.
Affordable Housing Communities. Development and Testing. Provides for selection of five urban and five rural sites in consultation with federal and state agencies and private associations. Establishes priority to sites that interface with currently planned or operating systems and sites that allow for expansion. Specifies criteria for urban and rural site selection.