November 10,
2005
November Election Wrap-Up
In June,
Governor Schwarzenegger announced a special election
would be held on November 8, 2005. There were eight propositions the California voters will
consider.
The Southwest California Legislative Council
reviewed each proposition, determined its positions
and provided in-depth analysis on
Propositions 74, 75, 76, 77. The following is the results
summary of the eight propositions on the ballot.
Proposition
73: Minor's Pregnancy
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: NO
POSITION
Failed Statewide 52.5% to 47.5%
Passed Riverside County 59% to 41%
Proposition 74: Teacher Tenure
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: SUPPORT
Failed Statewide 55% to 45%
Passed Riverside County 52% to 48%
Proposition 75: Public Union Dues
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: SUPPORT
Failed Statewide 53.4% to 46.6%
Passed Riverside County 53.8% to 46.2%
Proposition 76: Spending/Funding
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: SUPPORT
Failed Statewide 38% to 62%
Failed Riverside County 53.4% to 46.6%
Proposition 77: Redistricting
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: SUPPORT
Failed Statewide 59.5% to 40.5%
Failed Riverside County 52.4% to 47.6%
Proposition 78: Rx Drug Discounts
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: OPPOSE
Failed Statewide 58.4% to 41.6%
Failed Riverside County 51.9% to 48.1%
Proposition 79: Rx Drug Rebates
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: OPPOSE
Failed Statewide 61.1% to 38.9%
Failed Riverside County 66.6% to 33.4%
Proposition 80: Electric Regulation
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: OPPOSE
Failed Statewide 65.7% to 34.3%
Failed Riverside County 69% to 31%
November 7,
2005
Southwest California Legislative Council
Urges Businesses
to Vote
In June,
Governor Schwarzenegger announced a special election
would be held on November 8, 2005. There are eight propositions the California voters will
consider.
The Southwest California Legislative Council
recently reviewed each proposition, determined
its positions and provides in-depth analysis on
Propositions 74, 75, 76, 77...
Proposition 73
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: NO
POSITION
Amends California Constitution, defining and prohibiting
abortion for minors until 48 hours after physician notifies
minor’s parent/guardian, except in medical emergency or with
parental waiver. Mandates reporting requirements.
Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for
violation.
Proposition 74
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: SUPPORT
Increases the time required before a public school teacher
may become a permanent employee from two years to five
years. Applies to teachers whose probationary period began
during or after the 03-04 fiscal year. Modifies the process
by which school boards can dismiss a permanent teaching
employee who receives two consecutive unsatisfactory
performance evaluations.
<Click
here for Proposition 74 - In Depth
By Alice Sullivan, Member
Southwest California Legislative Council
Proposition 75
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: SUPPORT
Prohibits using public union dues for political
contributions without individual employees’ prior consent.
Excludes contributions benefiting charities or employees.
Requires unions to report political contributions to Fair
Political Practices Commission.
<Click
here for Proposition 75 - In Depth
By Gene Wunderlich, Chairman
Southwest California Legislative Council
Proposition 76
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: SUPPORT
Places a limit on state expenditures based on an average of
revenue growth in the three prior years. Grants the
Governor authority to reduce state spending unilaterally
during certain fiscal crises. Changes several
Constitutional provisions relating to the minimum funding
guarantee for K-12 schools and community colleges, and makes
other changes relating to transportation and other funds.
Together, these provisions will likely reduce state spending
compared to what it would be under current law and provide a
smoother pattern and perhaps a different mix of state
spending.
<Click
here for Proposition 76 - In Depth
By Rex Oliver, Member
Southwest California Legislative Council
Proposition 77
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: SUPPORT
Amends state
Constitution’s process for redistricting California’s
Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization
districts. Requires three-member panel of retired judges
selected by legislative leaders.
<Click
here for Proposition 77 - In Depth
By Dennis Frank, Board Member
Southwest California Legislative Council
Proposition 78
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: OPPOSE
Establishes discount prescription drug program for certain
low- and moderate-income Californians. Authorizes
Department of Health Services to contract with participating
pharmacies for discounts and with participating drug
manufacturers for rebates.
Proposition
79
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: OPPOSE
Provides drug discounts to Californians with qualifying
incomes. Funded by state-negotiated drug manufacturer
rebates. Prohibits Medi-Cal contracts with manufacturers
not providing Medicaid best price.
Proposition
80
Southwest California Legislative Council Position: OPPOSE
Subjects electric service providers to regulation by
California Public Utilities Commission. Restricts
electricity customers’ ability to switch from private
utilities to other providers. Requires all retail electric
sellers to increase renewable energy resources procurement
by 2010.
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