California special election, 2005
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The California special election of 2005 was held on November 8, 2005 after being called by Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger
on June 13, 2005.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
on June 13, 2005. California
voters rejected all eight ballot proposition
s. Propositions 73
, 76
, and 77
were initiative
constitutional amendment
s while the others were initiative statutes. The election was believed to have been the most expensive in California history. Lobby groups spent hundreds of millions of dollars on gathering signatures and advertising for this election.
Schwarzenegger called the election to allow voters to decide on propositions regarding teacher
tenure
requirements (Proposition 74
), the use of union
dues for political campaign contributions (Proposition 75
), state budget
ary spending limits (Proposition 76
), and redistricting
(Proposition 77
). Schwarzenegger originally proposed a fifth proposition on the issue of public pension, but dropped that proposition amid criticism that the proposition would eliminate death benefits to widows of police and firefighters who died in the line of duty The four propositions that made it to the ballot eventually came to be known as Governor Schwarzenegger's Reform Agenda. The Governor claimed his agenda would clear the way for correction of the problems he was elected to solve.
Four other propositions appeared on the ballot because they qualified for the next statewide elections. The four other propositions were:
Governor of California
The Governor of California is the chief executive of the California state government, whose responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced...
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
on June 13, 2005.
Summary
The California special election of 2005 was held on November 8, 2005 after being called by GovernorGovernor of California
The Governor of California is the chief executive of the California state government, whose responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced...
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
on June 13, 2005. California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
voters rejected all eight ballot proposition
California ballot proposition
In California, a ballot proposition is a proposed law that is submitted to the electorate for approval in a direct vote . It may take the form of a constitutional amendment or an ordinary statute. A ballot proposition may be proposed by the State Legislature or by a petition signed by members of...
s. Propositions 73
California Proposition 73 (2005)
Proposition 73, the Parental Notification Initiative, would have amended the California Constitution to bar abortion on an unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor's parent/legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver...
, 76
California Proposition 76 (2005)
Proposition 76 was a ballot proposition in the state of California in the referendum election. It involves school funding, state spending, and is an initiative constitutional amendment...
, and 77
California Proposition 77 (2005)
Proposition 77 was a California ballot proposition on the 2005 California special election ballot.-Official summary:From the California Attorney General:Redistricting...
were initiative
Initiative
In political science, an initiative is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote...
constitutional amendment
Constitutional amendment
A constitutional amendment is a formal change to the text of the written constitution of a nation or state.Most constitutions require that amendments cannot be enacted unless they have passed a special procedure that is more stringent than that required of ordinary legislation...
s while the others were initiative statutes. The election was believed to have been the most expensive in California history. Lobby groups spent hundreds of millions of dollars on gathering signatures and advertising for this election.
Schwarzenegger called the election to allow voters to decide on propositions regarding teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
tenure
Tenure
Tenure commonly refers to life tenure in a job and specifically to a senior academic's contractual right not to have his or her position terminated without just cause.-19th century:...
requirements (Proposition 74
California Proposition 74 (2005)
Proposition 74 was a ballot proposition in the 2005 California special election that intended to extend probationary periods for the state's public school teachers from two years to five before attaining tenure...
), the use of union
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
dues for political campaign contributions (Proposition 75
California Proposition 75 (2005)
Proposition 75 was a ballot proposition in the California special election, 2005.- Summary :Proposition 75: Public Employee Union Dues. Required Employee Consent for Political Contributions...
), state budget
Budget
A budget is a financial plan and a list of all planned expenses and revenues. It is a plan for saving, borrowing and spending. A budget is an important concept in microeconomics, which uses a budget line to illustrate the trade-offs between two or more goods...
ary spending limits (Proposition 76
California Proposition 76 (2005)
Proposition 76 was a ballot proposition in the state of California in the referendum election. It involves school funding, state spending, and is an initiative constitutional amendment...
), and redistricting
Redistricting
Redistricting is the process of drawing United States electoral district boundaries, often in response to population changes determined by the results of the decennial census. In 36 states, the state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to...
(Proposition 77
California Proposition 77 (2005)
Proposition 77 was a California ballot proposition on the 2005 California special election ballot.-Official summary:From the California Attorney General:Redistricting...
). Schwarzenegger originally proposed a fifth proposition on the issue of public pension, but dropped that proposition amid criticism that the proposition would eliminate death benefits to widows of police and firefighters who died in the line of duty The four propositions that made it to the ballot eventually came to be known as Governor Schwarzenegger's Reform Agenda. The Governor claimed his agenda would clear the way for correction of the problems he was elected to solve.
Four other propositions appeared on the ballot because they qualified for the next statewide elections. The four other propositions were:
- Proposition 73California Proposition 73 (2005)Proposition 73, the Parental Notification Initiative, would have amended the California Constitution to bar abortion on an unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor's parent/legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver...
: Parental notification for abortionAbortionAbortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability. An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced...
s by minorsMinor (law)In law, a minor is a person under a certain age — the age of majority — which legally demarcates childhood from adulthood; the age depends upon jurisdiction and application, but is typically 18... - Proposition 78California Proposition 78 (2005)California Proposition 78, the Prescription Drug Discounts Initiative, was rejected by voters in the California special election, 2005. According to a press release from the office of the California Secretary of State, Bruce McPherson the proposition summary was:Establishes a discount drug...
: A proposition on prescription drugs put by the pharamceutical industry - Proposition 79California Proposition 79 (2005)California Proposition 79 was an initiative in the November 8, 2005 elections that covers the areas of Prescription Drug Discounts and State-Negotiated Rebates.This proposition failed with 60.7% voting against.-Summary:...
: A proposition on prescription drugs put by consumer groups in response to Proposition 78 - Proposition 80California Proposition 80 (2005)California Proposition 80 was a proposition on the ballot for California voters in a special election to be held November 8, 2005. Of the eight propositions on the ballot, all of which failed, Proposition 80 failed by the largest margin, with 2,580,536 yes votes and 4,920,679 no votes.Despite...
: Electric industry regulation
Final Results
| Proposition | Pass | Title | Yes Votes | Pct. | No Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | N | Minor's Pregnancy | 3,130,062 | 47.4 | 3,465,629 | 52.6 |
| 74 | N | Teacher Tenure | 2,987,010 | 44.9 | 3,662,932 | 55.1 |
| 75 | N | Public Union Dues | 3,092,495 | 46.5 | 3,551,011 | 53.5 |
| 76 | N | Spending/Funding | 2,522,327 | 37.9 | 4,115,388 | 62.1 |
| 77 | N | Redistricting | 2,673,530 | 40.5 | 3,920,487 | 59.5 |
| 78 | N | Rx Drug Discounts | 2,719,999 | 41.5 | 3,821,957 | 58.5 |
| 79 | N | Rx Drug Rebates | 2,523,803 | 38.9 | 3,950,763 | 61.1 |
| 80 | N | Electric Regulation | 2,189,126 | 34.3 | 4,182,374 | 65.7 |
| Y - Proposition passed |
| N - Proposition did not pass |
Summary
Amends California Constitution to bar abortion on unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor's parent/legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver. Permits judicial waiver of notice based on clear and convincing evidence of minor's maturity or minor's best interests. Physician must report abortions performed on minors and State shall compile statistics. Authorizes monetary damages for violation. Minor must consent to abortion unless mentally incapable or in medical emergency. Permits judicial relief if minor's consent to abortion is coerced.Opinion Polls
| Source | Yes | No | Undecided | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPIC (10/16-23) | 42% | 48% | 10% | NO +6 |
| Survey USA (10/15-17) | 60% | 38% | 2% | YES +22 |
| Survey USA (9/30-10/2) | 59% | 39% | 2% | YES +20 |
| Field Poll (8/19-29) | 45% | 44% | 10% | EVEN |
| PPIC (8/8-15) | 44% | 48% | 10% | NO +4 |
| Field Poll (6/13-19) | 48% | 43% | 9% | YES +5 |
Results
| Option | Vote Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 3,130,062 | 47.4% |
| No | 3,465,629 | 52.6% |
Summary
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; measure applies to teachers whose probationary period commenced during or after the 2003-2004 fiscal year. Authorizes school boards to dismiss a permanent teaching employee who receives two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations.Opinion Polls
| Source | Yes | No | Undecided | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPIC (10/16-23) | 46% | 48% | 6% | NO+2 |
| Survey USA (10/15-17) | 53% | 45% | 1% | YES +8 |
| Survey USA (9/30-10/2) | 55% | 44% | 2% | YES +10 |
| PPIC (9/12-19) | 43% | 47% | 10% | NO +4 |
| Field Poll (8/19-29) | 46% | 37% | 17% | YES +9 |
| PPIC (8/8-15) | 49% | 42% | 9% | YES +7 |
| Field Poll (6/13-19) | 61% | 32% | 7% | YES +29 |
Results
| Option | Vote Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2,987,010 | 44.9% |
| No | 3,662,932 | 55.1 |
Summary
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. Prohibition does not apply to dues or fees collected for charitable organizations, health care insurance, or other purposes directly benefiting the public employee. Requires labor organizations to maintain and submit to the Fair Political Practices Commission records concerning individual employees' and organizations' political contributions; those records are not subject to public disclosure.Opinion Polls
| Source | Yes | No | Undecided | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPIC (10/16-23) | 46% | 46% | 8% | Even |
| Survey USA (10/15-17) | 56% | 42% | 2% | YES +14 |
| Survey USA (9/30-10/2) | 60% | 37% | 3% | YES +23 |
| Field Poll (8/19-29) | 55% | 32% | 13% | YES +23 |
| PPIC (8/8-15) | 48% | 33% | 9% | YES +15 |
| Field Poll (6/13-19) | 57% | 34% | 9% | YES +23 |
Results
| Option | Vote Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 3,092,495 | 46.5% |
| No | 3,551,011 | 53.5% |
Summary
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. Excludes above-minimum appropriations from schools' funding base. Limits state spending to prior year total plus revenue growth. Shifts excess revenues from schools/tax relief to budget reserve, specified construction, debt repayment. Requires Governor to reduce state appropriations, under specified circumstances, including employee compensation, state contracts. Continues prior year appropriations if new state budget delayed. Prohibits state special funds borrowing. Requires payment of local government mandates.Opinion Polls
| Source | Yes | No | Undecided | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPIC (10/16-23) | 30% | 62% | 8% | NO +32 |
| Survey USA (10/15-17) | 54% | 41% | 5% | YES +13 |
| Survey USA (9/30-10/2) | 58% | 36% | 6% | YES +22 |
| PPIC (9/12-19) | 26% | 63% | 11% | NO +37 |
| Field Poll (8/19-29) | 19% | 65% | 16% | NO +46 |
| PPIC (8/8-15) | 28% | 61% | 11% | NO +33 |
| Field Poll (6/13-19) | 35% | 42% | 23% | NO +7 |
Results
| Option | Vote Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2,522,327 | 37.9% |
| No | 4,115,388 | 62.1% |
Summary
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, to adopt new redistricting plan if measure passes and again after each national census. Panel must consider legislative, public proposals/comments and hold public hearings. Redistricting plan becomes effective immediately when adopted by judges’ panel and filed with Secretary of State. If voters subsequently reject redistricting plan, process repeats. Specifies time for judicial review of adopted redistricting plan; if plan fails to conform to requirements, court may order new plan.Opinion Polls
| Source | Yes | No | Undecided | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPIC (10/16-23) | 36% | 50% | 14% | NO +14 |
| Survey USA (10/15-17) | 54% | 41% | 5% | YES +13 |
| Survey USA (9/30-10/2) | 59% | 36% | 5% | YES +23 |
| PPIC (9/12-19) | 33% | 50% | 17% | NO +17 |
| Field Poll (8/19-29) | 32% | 46% | 22% | NO +14 |
| PPIC (8/8-15) | 34% | 49% | 17% | NO +15 |
| Field Poll (6/13-19) | 35% | 46% | 19% | NO +11 |
Results
| Option | Vote Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2,673,530 | 40.5% |
| No | 3,920,487 | 59.5% |
Summary
Establishes discount prescription drug program, overseen by the Department of Health Services. Enables certain low - and moderate - income California residents to purchase prescription drugs at reduced prices. Imposes $15 application fee, renewable annually. Requires Department's prompt determination of residents' eligibility, based on listed qualifications. Authorizes Department to contract with pharmacies to sell prescription drugs at agreed-upon discounts negotiated in advance, and to negotiate rebate agreements with drug manufacturers. Permits outreach programs to increase public awareness. Creates state fund for deposit of rebate payments from drug manufacturers. Allows program to be terminated under specified conditions.Opinion Polls
| Source | Yes | No | Undecided | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPIC (9/12-19) | 43% | 38% | 19% | YES +5 |
| Field Poll (8/19-29) | 49% | 31% | 20% | YES +18 |
| Field Poll (6/13-19) | 57% | 26% | 17% | YES +31 |
Results
| Option | Vote Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2,719,999 | 41.5% |
| No | 3,821,957 | 58.5% |
Summary
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. Rebates must be deposited in State Treasury fund, used only to reimburse pharmacies for discounts and to offset administration costs. At least 95% of rebates must go to fund discounts. Prohibits new Medi-Cal contracts with manufacturers not providing the Medicaid best price to this program, except for drugs without therapeutic equivalent. Establishes oversight board. Makes prescription drug profiteering, as defined, unlawful.Opinion Polls
| Source | Yes | No | Undecided | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPIC (9/12-19) | 34% | 40% | 26% | NO +6 |
| Field Poll (8/19-29) | 42% | 34% | 24% | YES +8 |
| Field Poll (6/13-19) | 48% | 33% | 19% | YES +15 |
Results
| Option | Vote Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2,523,803 | 38.9% |
| No | 3,950,763 | 61.1% |
Summary
Subjects electric service providers, as defined, to control and regulation by California Public Utilities Commission. Imposes restrictions on electricity customers' ability to switch from private utilities to other electric providers. Provides that registration by electric service providers with Commission constitutes providers' consent to regulation. Requires all retail electric sellers, instead of just private utilities, to increase renewable energy resource procurement by at least 1% each year, with 20% of retail sales procured from renewable energy by 2010, instead of current requirement of 2017. Imposes duties on Commission, Legislature and electrical providers.Opinion Polls
| Source | Yes | No | Undecided | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Poll (8/19-29) | 33% | 35% | 32% | NO +2 |
Results
| Option | Vote Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2,189,126 | 34.3% |
| No | 4,182,374 | 65.7% |
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