General Election – November 4, 2014 – Summary of Ballot Measures
Proposition 43: Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012.
Summary
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The measure would enact the Safe, Clean and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act, thus authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount of $11,140,000,000 for the purpose of financing a drinking water and water supply reliability program.
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Proposition 44: Rainy Day Budget Stabilization Fund Act of 2014.
Summary
The measure would alter the state’s existing requirements for the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA), as established by Proposition 58. The BSA is a rainy day fund. Proposition 44 would also establish a Public School System Stabilization Account (PSSSA).
Proposition 45: Approval of Healthcare Insurance Rate Changes. Initiative Statute.
Summary
Proposition 45 requires health insurance rate changes to be approved by Insurance Commissioner before taking effect and requires sworn statement by health insurer as to accuracy of information submitted to Insurance Commissioner to justify rate changes. Furthermore, Proposition 45 provides for public notice, disclosure and hearing on health insurance rate changes, and subsequent judicial review. Does not apply to employer large group health plans. Prohibits health, auto and homeowners insurers from determining policy eligibility or rates based on lack of prior coverage or credit history.
Proposition 46: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors. Medical Negligence Lawsuits. Initiative Statute.
Summary
Proposition 46 requires drug and alcohol testing of doctors and reporting of positive test to the California Medical Board. Further, requires Board to suspend doctor pending investigation of positive test and take disciplinary action if doctor was impaired while on duty. Proposition 46 would also require doctors to report any other doctor suspected of drug or alcohol impairment or medical negligence and require health care practitioners to consult state prescription drug history database before prescribing certain controlled substances. Lastly, would increase $250,000 cap on pain and suffering damages in medical negligence lawsuits to account for inflation.
Proposition 47: Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Statute.
Summary
Proposition 47 requires misdemeanor sentence instead of felony for petty theft, receiving stolen property, and forging/writing bad checks when value or amount involved is $950 or less and misdemeanor sentence instead of felony for certain drug possession offenses. Allows felony sentence for these offenses if person has previous conviction for crimes such as rape, murder or child molestation or is a registered sex offender. Requires resentencing for persons serving felony sentences for these offenses unless court finds unreasonable public safety risk. Applies savings to mental health and drug treatment programs, K-12 schools, and crime victims.
Proposition 48: Referendum to Overturn Indian Gaming Compacts.
Summary
If Proposition 48 is approved by the state's voters, it will ratify AB 277 (Ch. 51, Stats. 2013) and ratify two gaming compacts between California and, respectively, the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, and the Wiyot Tribe. Proposition 48 would exempt execution of the compacts, certain projects, and intergovernmental agreements from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This measure is a veto referendum; this means that a "yes" vote is a vote to uphold or ratify the contested legislation (AB 277) that was enacted by the California State Legislature while a "no" vote is a vote to overturn AB 277.
