Deseret News
By Josh Smith
Published: Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 9:31 p.m. MST
SALT LAKE CITY — Conflicting conservative values may sink a proposed anti-affirmative action constitutional amendment, at least for this legislative session.
Four Republican representatives told the Deseret News they do not support the resolution as currently written.
As a constitutional amendment, HJR24 requires a two-thirds majority to pass. In the House, that means at least 50 votes.
Minority Leader David Litvack, D-Salt Lake City, confirmed that, as of Friday, all 22 House Democrats oppose the proposal.
With at least four Republicans saying they are opposed to passing the current resolution and more representatives on the fence, the proposal's chances for success may be slim in the House.
The proposed constitutional amendment prohibits state entities from discriminating or granting "preferential treatment" based on race or sex, among other factors.
Full Story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700010743/Utah-Legislature-Anti-affirmative-action-measure-sinking-fast-in-Utah-House.html
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