Ballot Measure Prop 3 Hopes to 'Trump-Proof' Same-Sex Marriage in California, No Matter What US Supreme Court Does

According to its official wording, Prop 3 “Amends California Constitution to recognize fundamental right to marry, regardless of sex or race. Removes language in California Constitution stating that marriage is only between a man and a woman.”

The Chronicle writes in its endorsement of the measure that “Prop 3 is critical to reaffirming and protecting Californians’ right to marry who they love — and, as proponents note, to ensure all married couples have access to the legal benefits of marriage, whether they relate to parenting, taxes, insurance or hospital visitation rights.”

For their part, opponents at the California Family Council will say in your Voter Guide that “Proposition 3 removes all rules for marriage, opening the door to child marriages, incest, and polygamy,” and that, “By making moms and dads optional, it puts children at risk.”

That sounds like the No On Prop 3 crowd may not have a lot of sense, and they certainly don’t have any dollars. CalMatters just ran a Prop 3 explainer which notes that there are no campaign contributions whatsoever to the anti-same-sex marriage drive, while Prop 3 supporters have raised $4 million to help the measure pass.




https://sfist.com/2024/09/12/ballot-measure-prop-3-hopes-to-trump-proof-same-sex-marriage-in-california-no-matter-what-us-supreme-court-does/