California Props at a Glance

Posted in The American Way
Greetings.

For those that do not know the makeup of California...

Info from 2000.

50+% Hispanic.

49% California native (all races).



voters near 75% liberal (wont go into how many are not legal to vote).



About the Props:

73 would require Parents to be notified 48 hours before a surgery could be performed upon a minor, specifically abortion.

simular laws exist in approximately 30 states.

Poor wording of this prop will lead to its defeat.



74 would change teacher tenure to 5 years.

As the teachers union run Cali this one wont pass.



75 would ban the misuse of union dues for political purposes without the workers permission.

This one will be close, as many workers favor it.



76 Spending cap on California budget.

Fantastic Idea! Lets dub it "live within your means" initiative.

Not sure if this one can pass as the liberals are spending a fortune to defeat it.



77 Fair Redistriction initiative. Sets up a panel of 3 retired judges to redraw districts.

Down sides: judges in Cali have almost always overturned anything voter approved, how can they be trusted?

Also calls for immediate redraw of districts rather than waiting til 2010, so the added cost will hurt it.

We do not support this, but do support a Fair Redistricting bill later.

Likely to fail, though could be close if voter turn out is low.



78 Drugs (sponsored by Drug Industry). Makes changes in how Cali gets drugs.

Sets up a voluntary industry discount/rebate system for medi-cal patients.

Drug makers are spending millions to pass this. We oppose it.

likely to fail.



79 Drugs (sponsored by unions). Makes changes in how Cali gets drugs.

sets up a regulatory system to buy as group for people under certain incomes.

We do not support, though this one is favorable compared to 78.

could pass, though not likely.





80 Electric Re-Regulation.

As Cali has been paying higher than reasonable costs for electricity this on the surface looks good.

HOWEVER, it also calls for setting up percentage of electricity from solor/wind. This will increase cost further, so we are opposed.

Likely to fail.