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John Briggs

American politician (1930-2020) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 90

John Vern Briggs was an American politician in the state of California. A Republican, he served in the California State Assembly and the California State Senate.

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He is perhaps best known for sponsoring Proposition 6 in 1978, also known as the Briggs Initiative, a failed measure which attempted to remove all gay or lesbian school employees or their supporters from their jobs.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2020 · aged 90