California Border Police. Immigration. Initiative Statute.
Summary Date: 02/23/06 Circulation Deadline: 07/24/06
Signatures Required: 373,816
Proponent: Ray Haynes
Creates a Division of Homeland Security, also called the California Border Police. Authorizes Border Police to arrest and hold persons suspected of violating federal immigration law, without a warrant, based on probable cause. Commissioner may establish needed detention facilities, and Border Police may use any state or local facility to perform their duties. Permits commissioner to reach agreement with federal government regarding performance of immigration officer functions. Requires state to seek reimbursement from federal government for cost of arrests and detention. Requires two-thirds vote of Legislature and Governor’s signature to amend. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Potential annual costs in the hundreds of millions of dollars to create and operate a border police agency, with one-time costs in the tens of millions of dollars. Potential net savings to state and local governments over time in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually due to reduced expenditures for certain public services. Potential net reductions in state and local revenues over time in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually due to impacts on the state’s economy. (SA2006RF0003.)
Citizenship and Residency. Public Benefits and Services. Voting. Initiative Statute.
Summary Date: 11/23/05 Circulation Deadline: 04/24/06
Failed: 05/05/06
Proponent: Mark Wyland
Prohibits individuals from receiving public health care or social services unless legal status is verified. Prohibits California colleges and universities from admitting individuals not authorized to be in United States. Limits voter eligibility to individuals who prove they are U.S. citizens, California resident and at least 18 years old. Requires DMV to issue California driver's licenses only to persons authorized to be in the United States. Provides that making or using false citizenship documents is a felony. Citizens may sue to enforce initiative, and officials may be liable for violations. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Program savings to the state and local governments due to reduced expenditures for certain public services. These savings could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Potentially costs in the tens of millions of dollars annually, to verify citizenship or immigration status of persons receiving public benefits. (SA2005RF0099.)
Thanks for the info!
The following CA Voter Guide Discussions are posted:
California
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641046/posts = Statewide Partisan Republican Ballot
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641307/posts = CA Statewide Nonpartisan Offices & Measures
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641600/posts = State Assembly District 23, Partisan Republican Ballot
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641608/posts = State Board of Equalization District 1, Republican Ballot
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641618/posts = U.S. Representative District 16, Republican Ballot
Santa Clara County
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641640/posts = Santa Clara County-wide Offices & Measures
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641650/posts = Santa Clara County Open Space Authority District 5
San Jose
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1642018/posts = San Jose Citywide Offices Measures
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1642059/posts = San Jose City Council District 7
By the way, I chickened out at the last minute and just voted Reed for San Jose Mayor instead of Mulcahy. I heard Reed said said he voted against the 1/2 cent sales tax increase.