Among those voting to advance ACA 5 were LB area Assembly members Patrick O'Donnell (D, LB/SP), Mike Gipson (D, NLB-Carson) and Speaker Anthony Rendon (D, NLB-Paramount.)

ACA 5 is supported by traditional Dem party supportive groups but has drawn fierce opposition from a number of Asian-American constituencies. Three Democrat Assembly members -- Edwin Chau, Kansen Chu and Bill Quirk were recorded as "no vote recorded" along with Republicans Jordan Cunningham and Heath Flora. Republican Tom Lackey voted "yes."

For a full vote tally, click here.

If ACA 5 clears the state Senate by a 2/3 margin, it will be placed on the November 2020 statewide presidential ballot, where a majority of statewide voters will decide whether to enact it or reject it.

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ACA 5 would repeal Prop 209 if approved by a majority of CA voters in November.

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On May 5, 2020, the Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee advanced ACA 5 on a 6-1 vote...with LB Assemblyman Patrick O'Donnell among those voting "yes."

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