Leno, Ammiano to introduce measures opposing Prop 8
2008 Victory Fund endorsees Sen. Mark Leno and Assemblyman Tom Ammiano plan to introduce measures to suggest that Proposition 8 is an improper revision of the California Constitution. The measure, sponsored by Equality California and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, will be introduced on the second day of the 2009-2010 legislative session.
Out lawmakers Sen. Christine Kehoe and Assemblyman John Perez (both Victory Fund endorsees) co-authored the measure.
Via Towleroad, Equality California stated:
Significant revisions to the Constitution mandate distinct procedures and require a two-thirds vote of each house of the Legislature before going to voters. Both resolutions are sponsored by Equality California and were drafted by EQCA and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, plaintiff and lead counsel, respectively, in the marriage case brought before the California Supreme Court…. Leno’s Senate Resolution 7 and Ammiano’s Assembly Resolution (number to be assigned) specify that significant revisions to the Constitution mandate distinct procedures and require a two-thirds vote of each house of the Legislature before going to voters.

