California Constitution, Article I, Section 31 is known as the "Declaration of Rights" and addresses anti-discrimination policies in public employment, education, and contracting. Key provisions include: - Prohibition of discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. - Exceptions for bona fide qualifications based on sex that are necessary for normal operations. - Application only to actions taken after the section's effective date. - Severability of invalid provisions from the remaining sections. The section was added by Proposition 209 in 1996.