Californians are gearing up for the November 8th election and educating themselves so they can make an informed decision as to whether or not they want to join Governor Schwarzenegger in his "Reform to Rebuild California". In light of this preparation, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce has looked at which propositions will affect your business and noted the results.
November 8, 2005, Special Statewide Election Ballot
Initiative Statute
Proposition 74
1088. (SA2005RF0019). Public School Teachers. Waiting Period for Permanent Status. Dismissal. Initiative Statute.
Increases length of time required before a teacher may become a permanent employee from two complete consecutive school years to five complete consecutive school years
Carlsbad Chamber Position: SUPPORT
Initiative Statute
Proposition 75
1084. (SA2005RF0009). Public Employee Union Dues. Required Employee Consent for Political Contributions. Initiative Statute.
Prohibits public employee labor organizations from using dues or fees for political contributions unless the employee provides prior consent each year on a specified written form.
Carlsbad Chamber Position – SUPPORT
Initiative Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 76
1131. (SA2005RF0067, Amdt.#1-NS). School Funding. State Spending. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Changes state minimum school funding requirements (Proposition 98), permitting suspension of minimum funding, but terminating repayment requirement, and eliminating authority to reduce funding when state revenues decrease.
Carlsbad Chamber Position – SUPPORT
Initiative Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 77 – Court Order
1072. (SA2004RF0037, Amdt. #1-NS). Reapportionment. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Amends state Constitution's process for redistricting California's Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts.
Carlsbad Chamber Position – SUPPORT
Initiative Statute
Proposition 78
1129. (SA2005RF0065). Prescription Drugs. Discounts. Initiative Statute.
Establishes discount prescription drug program, overseen by the Department of Health Services.
Carlsbad Chamber Position, NEUTRAL
Initiative Statute
Proposition 79
1106. (SA2005RF0037). Prescription Drug Discounts. State-Negotiated Rebates. Initiative Statute.
Provides for prescription drug discounts to Californians who qualify based on income-related standards, to be funded through rebates from participating drug manufacturers negotiated by California Department of Health Services.
Carlsbad Chamber Position – OPPOSED
Proposition 80
Provision of Electricity Service.
Carlsbad Chamber Position: OPPOSE.
Proposition details have not been printed in their entirety. Visit www.ss.ca.gov for a complete description on each measure
November 8, 2005, Special Statewide Election Ballot
Initiative Statute
Proposition 74
1088. (SA2005RF0019). Public School Teachers. Waiting Period for Permanent Status. Dismissal. Initiative Statute.
Increases length of time required before a teacher may become a permanent employee from two complete consecutive school years to five complete consecutive school years
Carlsbad Chamber Position: SUPPORT
Initiative Statute
Proposition 75
1084. (SA2005RF0009). Public Employee Union Dues. Required Employee Consent for Political Contributions. Initiative Statute.
Prohibits public employee labor organizations from using dues or fees for political contributions unless the employee provides prior consent each year on a specified written form.
Carlsbad Chamber Position – SUPPORT
Initiative Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 76
1131. (SA2005RF0067, Amdt.#1-NS). School Funding. State Spending. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Changes state minimum school funding requirements (Proposition 98), permitting suspension of minimum funding, but terminating repayment requirement, and eliminating authority to reduce funding when state revenues decrease.
Carlsbad Chamber Position – SUPPORT
Initiative Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 77 – Court Order
1072. (SA2004RF0037, Amdt. #1-NS). Reapportionment. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Amends state Constitution's process for redistricting California's Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts.
Carlsbad Chamber Position – SUPPORT
Initiative Statute
Proposition 78
1129. (SA2005RF0065). Prescription Drugs. Discounts. Initiative Statute.
Establishes discount prescription drug program, overseen by the Department of Health Services.
Carlsbad Chamber Position, NEUTRAL
Initiative Statute
Proposition 79
1106. (SA2005RF0037). Prescription Drug Discounts. State-Negotiated Rebates. Initiative Statute.
Provides for prescription drug discounts to Californians who qualify based on income-related standards, to be funded through rebates from participating drug manufacturers negotiated by California Department of Health Services.
Carlsbad Chamber Position – OPPOSED
Proposition 80
Provision of Electricity Service.
Carlsbad Chamber Position: OPPOSE.
Proposition details have not been printed in their entirety. Visit www.ss.ca.gov for a complete description on each measure