Posted on 07/09/2012 7:07:43 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture
November 2012 Statewide Ballot Measures
Proposition 30
Initiative Constitutional Amendment
1578. (12-0009) - Final Random Sample Update - 06/20/12
Temporary Taxes to Fund Education. Guaranteed Local Public Safety Funding. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Qualified: 06/20/12
Proponent: Thomas A. Willis c/o Karen Getman (510) 346-6200
Increases personal income tax on annual earnings over $250,000 for seven years. Increases sales and use tax by ¼ cent for four years. Allocates temporary tax revenues 89 percent to K-12 schools and 11 percent to community colleges. Bars use of funds for administrative costs, but provides local school governing boards discretion to decide, in open meetings and subject to annual audit, how funds are to be spent. Guarantees funding for public safety services realigned from state to local governments. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Increased state revenues over the next seven fiscal years. Estimates of the revenue increases vary—from $6.8 billion to $9 billion for 2012-13 and from $5.4 billion to $7.6 billion, on average, in the following five fiscal years, with lesser amounts in 2018-19. These revenues would be available to (1) pay for the state's school and community college funding requirements, as increased by this measure, and (2) address the state's budgetary problem by paying for other spending commitments. Limitation on the state's ability to make changes to the programs and revenues shifted to local governments in 2011, resulting in a more stable fiscal situation for local governments. (12-0009) (Full Text)
Proposition 31
Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute
1537. (11-0068) - Final Random Sample Update - 06/26/12
State Budget. State and Local Government. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
Qualified: 06/26/12
Proponent: Sunne Wright McPeak c/o Robin B. Johansen and James C. Harrison (510) 346-6200
Establishes two-year state budget cycle. Prohibits Legislature from creating expenditures of more than $25 million unless offsetting revenues or spending cuts are identified. Permits Governor to cut budget unilaterally during declared fiscal emergencies if Legislature fails to act. Requires performance reviews of all state programs. Requires performance goals in state and local budgets. Requires publication of all bills at least three days prior to legislative vote. Gives counties power to alter state statutes or regulations related to spending unless Legislature or state agency vetoes changes within 60 days. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Decreased state revenues and commensurate increased local revenues, probably in the range of about $200 million annually, beginning in 2013-14. Potential decreased state program costs or increased state revenues resulting from changes in the fiscal authority of the Legislature and Governor. Increased state and local costs of tens of millions of dollars annually to implement new budgeting practices. Over time, these costs would moderate and potentially be offset by savings from improved program efficiencies. (11-0068) (Full Text)
Proposition 32
Initiative Statute
1487. (11-0010) - Final Random Sample Update - 12/06/11
Prohibits Political Contributions by Payroll Deduction. Prohibitions on Contributions to Candidates. Initiative Statute.
Qualified: 12/06/11
Proponent: Ashlee N. Titus c/o Thomas W. Hiltachk (916) 442-7757
Restricts union political fundraising by prohibiting use of payroll-deducted funds for political purposes. Same use restriction would apply to payroll deductions, if any, by corporations or government contractors. Permits voluntary employee contributions to employer or union committees if authorized yearly, in writing. Prohibits unions and corporations from contributing directly or indirectly to candidates and candidate-controlled committees. Other political expenditures remain unrestricted, including corporate expenditures from available resources not limited by payroll deduction prohibition. Limits government contractor contributions to elected officers or officer-controlled committees. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Increased state implementation and enforcement costs of up to hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, potentially offset in part by revenues from fines. (11-0010.) (Full Text)
Proposition 33
Initiative Statute
1495. (11-0013, Amdt. #1S) - Final Random Sample Update - 01/18/12
Changes Law to Allow Auto Insurance Companies to Set Prices Based on a Driver's History of Insurance Coverage. Initiative Statute.
Qualified: 01/18/12
Proponent: Mike D'Arelli (916) 283-9473
Changes current law to permit insurance companies to set prices based on whether the driver previously carried auto insurance with any insurance company. Allows insurance companies to give proportional discounts to drivers with some prior insurance coverage. Will allow insurance companies to increase cost of insurance to drivers who have not maintained continuous coverage. Treats drivers with lapse as continuously covered if lapse is due to military service or loss of employment, or if lapse is less than 90 days. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Probably no significant fiscal effect on state insurance premium tax revenues. (11-0013.) (Full Text)
Proposition 34
Initiative Statute
1512. (11-0035) - Final Random Sample Update - 04/23/12
Death Penalty Repeal. Initiative Statute.
Qualified: 04/23/12
Proponent: Jeanne Woodford c/o James C. Harrison (510) 346-6200
Repeals death penalty as maximum punishment for persons found guilty of murder and replaces it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Applies retroactively to persons already sentenced to death. Requires persons found guilty of murder to work while in prison, with their wages to be applied to any victim restitution fines or orders against them. Creates $100 million fund to be distributed to law enforcement agencies to help solve more homicide and rape cases. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Net savings to the state and counties that could amount to the high tens of millions of dollars annually on a statewide basis due to the elimination of the death penalty. One-time state costs totaling $100 million from 2012-13 through 2015-16 to provide funding to local law enforcement agencies. (11-0035) (Full Text)
Proposition 35
Initiative Statute
1532. (11-0059) - Final Random Sample Update - 05/10/12
Human Trafficking. Penalties. Sex Offender Registration. Initiative Statute.
Qualified: 05/10/12
Proponent: Daphne Phung c/o James C. Harrison and Kari Krogseng. (510) 346-6200
Increases criminal penalties for human trafficking, including prison sentences up to 15-years-to-life and fines up to $1,500,000. Fines collected to be used for victim services and law enforcement. Requires person convicted of trafficking to register as sex offender. Requires sex offenders to provide information regarding Internet access and identities they use in online activities. Prohibits evidence that victim engaged in sexual conduct from being used against victim in court proceedings. Requires human trafficking training for police officers. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Potential one-time local government costs of up to a few million dollars on a statewide basis, and lesser additional costs incurred each year, due to the new mandatory training requirements for certain law enforcement officers. Minor increase to state and local governments on the costs of incarcerating and supervising human trafficking offenders. Unknown amount of additional revenue from new criminal fees, likely not to exceed the low millions of dollars annually, which would fund services for human trafficking victims. (11-0059) (Full Text)
Proposition 36
Initiative Statute
1530. (11-0057) - Final Random Sample Update - 06/11/12
Three Strikes Law. Sentencing for Repeat Felony Offenders. Initiative Statute.
Qualified: 06/11/12
Proponent: David Mills c/o Dan Newman (415) 981-9940
Revises three strikes law to impose life sentence only when new felony conviction is serious or violent. Authorizes re-sentencing for offenders currently serving life sentences if third strike conviction was not serious or violent and judge determines sentence does not pose unreasonable risk to public safety. Continues to impose life sentence penalty if third strike conviction was for certain non-serious, non-violent sex or drug offenses or involved firearm possession. Maintains life sentence penalty for felons with non-serious, non-violent third strike if prior convictions were for rape, murder, or child molestation. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: State savings related to prison and parole operations that potentially range in the high tens of millions of dollars annually in the short run, possibly exceeding $100 million annually in the long run. Increased state and county costs in the millions to low tens of millions of dollars annually in the first few years, likely declining substantially in future years, for state court activities and county jail, community supervision, and court-related activities. (11-0057) (Full Text)
Proposition 37
Initiative Statute
1570. (11-0099) - Final Random Sample Update - 06/11/12
Genetically Engineered Foods. Mandatory Labeling. Initiative Statute.
Qualified: 06/11/12
Proponent: James Wheaton (510) 444-4710 x309
Requires labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers if made from plants or animals with genetic material changed in specified ways. Prohibits labeling or advertising such food as “natural.” Exempts foods that are: certified organic; unintentionally produced with genetically engineered material; made from animals fed or injected with genetically engineered material but not genetically engineered themselves; processed with or containing only small amounts of genetically engineered ingredients; administered for treatment of medical conditions; sold for immediate consumption such as in a restaurant; or alcoholic beverages. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Potential increase in state administrative costs of up to one million dollars annually to monitor compliance with the disclosure requirements specified in the measure. Unknown, but potentially significant, costs for the courts, the Attorney General, and district attorneys due to litigation resulting from possible violations to the provisions of this measure. (11-0099) (Full Text)
Proposition 38
Initiative Statute
1574. (11-0100) - Final Random Sample Update - 06/20/12
Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs. Initiative Statute.
Qualified: 06/20/12
Proponents: Molly Munger, Roberta B. Johansen, James C. Harrison c/o Remcho, Johansen & Purcell, LLP (510) 346-6200
Increases personal income tax rates for annual earnings over $7,316 using sliding scale from .4% for lowest individual earners to 2.2% for individuals earning over $2.5 million, ending after twelve years. During first four years, 60% of revenues go to K-12 schools, 30% to repaying state debt, and 10% to early childhood programs. Thereafter, allocates 85% of revenues to K-12 schools, 15% to early childhood programs. Provides K-12 funds on school specific, per-pupil basis, subject to local control, audits, and public input. Prohibits state from directing or using new funds. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Increased state personal income tax revenues beginning in 2013 and ending in 2024. Estimates of the revenue increases vary from $10 billion to $11 billion per fiscal year beginning in 2013-14, tending to increase over time. The 2012-13 revenue increase would be about half this amount. Until the end of 2016-17, 60 percent of revenues would be dedicated to K-12 education and 10 percent would be provided to early care and education programs. These allocations would supplement existing funding for these programs. In 2017-18 and subsequent years, 85 percent would be provided to K-12 education and 15 percent to early care and education. General Fund savings on debt-service costs of about $1.5 billion in 2012-13 and $3 billion in 2013-14, with savings tending to grow thereafter until the end of 2016-17. In 2015-16 and subsequent years with stronger growth in state personal income tax revenues, some of the revenues raised by this measure—several hundred million dollars per year— would be used for debt-service costs, resulting in state savings. (11-0100) (Full Text)
Proposition 39
Initiative Statute
1550. (11-0080) - Final Random Sample Update - 06/20/12
Tax Treatment for Multistate Businesses. Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Funding. Initiative Statute.
Qualified: 06/20/12
Proponent: Joseph Caves
Requires multistate businesses to calculate their California income tax liability based on the percentage of their sales in California. Repeals existing law giving multistate businesses an option to choose a tax liability formula that provides favorable tax treatment for businesses with property and payroll outside California. Dedicates $550 million annually for five years from anticipated increase in revenue for the purpose of funding projects that create energy efficiency and clean energy jobs in California. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Approximately $500 million in additional state General Fund revenues in 2012-13 and $1 billion each year thereafter from requiring a single sales factor formula for corporate taxes, with about half of the additional annual revenues from 2013-14 through 2017-18 supporting energy efficiency and alternative energy projects. Increased Proposition 98 minimum funding guarantee for K-14 schools of roughly $225 million annually from 2012-13 through 2017-18 and by roughly $500 million each year thereafter, as a result of additional state General Fund revenues. (11-0080) (Full Text)
Proposition 40
Referendum
1499. (11-0028) - Final Full Check Update - 02/24/12
Redistricting. State Senate Districts. Referendum.
Qualified: 02/24/12
Proponent: Julie Vandermost c/o Charles H. Bell, Jr. (916) 442-7757
State Senate districts are revised every ten years following the federal census. This year, the voter-approved California Citizens Redistricting Commission revised the boundaries of the 40 Senate districts. This referendum petition, if signed by the required number of registered voters and filed with the Secretary of State, will: (1) Place the revised State Senate boundaries on the ballot and prevent them from taking effect unless approved by the voters at the next statewide election; and (2) Require court-appointed officials to set interim boundaries for use in the next statewide election. (11-0028) (Full Text)
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Feel free to discuss the pros and cons. The better educated we are about the propositions, the better we can advocate for a proposition's passage or defeat.
Proposition 32 deals with contributions by unions and corporations.
Web site here: http://stopspecialinterestmoney.org
Sounds good or hidden pitfalls we should be aware of?
sounds like ballot hell
And our Governor Moonbeam and his co-horts pushed a lot of these onto the November ballot, instead of the June ballot.
Yep, and if the peasants don't vote the way they are supposed to, the courts will overturn the new laws.
Summary Date: 12/28/11 | Failed: 06/12/12
Proponent: B.C. Keith
Requires that each Assembly district and each Senate district have two elected representatives, one male and one female, doubling the number of state legislators. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Potential increase in county election costs in the range of millions of dollars every two years. (11-0069)
Vote NO on 30; “Dirty Thirty”. This is the massive Tax increase Moonbeam needs to keep the state afloat and to pay for the Browndoggle railway from nowehere TO nowehere.
If anyone has verification of a “temporary” tax in CA actually terminating, since statehood, please post it.
Suggest all Californicate residents pull a Food Stamp President ..... vote present, then pack up and leave.
http://www.boe.ca.gov/news/pdf/jun11tib.pdf
Effective July 1, 2011, the combined statewide sales and use tax rate will decrease from 8.25 percent to 7.25 percent. The temporary one percent tax increase implemented in April 2009 expires on June 30, 2011. Please check our website for a listing of the new tax rates.
what happens if both gerry brown and the munger tax increase pass? do they then both apply? taxes go up to 17%?
This is the "Paycheck Protection" proposition and it MUST PASS.
The combined government employee unions are going to mass their member's money to fight this proposition. They know that if this proposition passes, their money tap will be shut.
SHUT THE MONEY TAP!
Please, please, please, please, please, I beg you please to donate anything you can spare to the yes on 32 campaign and help us pass Prop 32. They commie libs are going to spend a warchest to defeat Prop 32. They know that their stranglehold on California will be almost nullified. Hundreds of millions of dollars in guaranteed, extorted union money is how they have been able to buy politicians to give them perks.
I have seen an avalanche of criticism on this forum about state worker pay and pensions. Now is your chance to do something about it. Contribute to Prop 32 Paycheck Protection.
For my part, I am a Caltrans engineer. So I work for the California state DOT. For my entire career, my union has been extorting my dues and handing it to the Democrat challenger to win election after election. PLEASE help me out and all of the rest of the state employees who are Republican or conservative and are equally disgusted at having hour millions upon million in union dues stolen and handed to the Democrats.
I beg you to donate to the yes on 32 campaign. The Democrats still get to use ALL that union money in this election and amass it they will, do DEFEAT Prop 32. Please donate anything you can spare. We HAVE TO win this. California is probably doomed anyway, but starve the beast of this multi-hundred million dollar guaranteed source of political funding and you will go a long, long way to hamstringing the California Democratic party statewide.
I am begging you.
With any luck, the next election will feature a propostion to STOP the high speed rail train project. It didn’t make it in time for 2012. That is going to be a very critical vote.
Right now the high speed rail train is unpopular. Most Californians are now on to the lies that it would cost $30 billion and be ready by 2020. They now know it will cost way north of $100 billion and won’t be in service for decades.
Being California I'm surprised the initiative didn't also require each district to add a lesbian, a male homosexual, a bisexual, a transgendered freak, a black, a hispanic, a Pacific islander, an Asian, a couple of midgets, a Death Row murderer, a representative from NAMBLA, a wild-card appointee by Larry Flynt and a couple of necrophiliacs, for starters.
no provisions for job growth, so higher taxes, less people working, sounds just communistic.
Why won’t they let us vote on that stupid train?
Any of the following can be immediately identified, and a resounding NO! quickly determined:
Who initiated it? Who funds it?
Teachers or their Union?
Public employees or their union?
Concerned (fill in the blank)?
Welfare related groups?
Guaranteed budget funding for any agency or special interest group shall not be permitted; all existing such programs repealed.
Who claims "priority" over all else?
"Safety" employees? Government employees or bureaucrats at any level of government?
"Compliance" Agencies?
Borrowing or sales of new bonds for any purpose shall not be permitted until budget priorities have been defined, with no increases in any state taxes, fees or service charges.
To summarize.
NO on all new taxes, fees or bond sales.
YES on the elimination of all non-essential State agencies.
Prop 32 is the only one that makes any common sense.
I lived in California almost all my life until last year, had enough of the nonsense and left. I still have friends and family there, and for their sakes there is part of me that hopes things get better BUT there is a part of me that thinks the voters of California need to be punished for their repeated, flagrant stupidity as well.
I almost want the liberals to get everything they want, and I don’t want the conservatives to save them anymore. Republicans have been bailing out California every time it goes to the brink. No more, let them fail. And most importantly, I do NOT want the federal government to bail out that state.
Nothing makes me more irritated that having government claim to add “a penny” , a 1/4 penny, etc., on sales taxes. If you have a 4% sales tax, a “penny” is a 25% increase. Of course, a good part of the electorate is stupid, and they, of course, know this.
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