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PROPOSITION 53
Funds Dedicated for State and Local Infrastructure.
Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
Put on the Ballot by the Legislature
Summary
Generally dedicates up to 3% of General Fund revenues annually to fund state and local (excluding school and community college) infrastructure projects. Fiscal Impact: Dedication of General Fund revenues for state and local infrastructure. Potential transfers of $850 million in 2006-07, increasing to several billions of dollars in future years, under specified conditions.
What Your Vote Means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: The state would be required to dedicate a portion of annual General Fund revenues for direct appropriations (or "pay-as-you-go" spending) on state and local infrastructure projects. (Currently, most General Fund support of infrastructure projects is provided through debt payments on bonds.)
No
A NO vote on this measure means: The state could spend, on an annual basis, whatever amount it deemed appropriate on General Fund "pay-as-you-go" infrastructure projects.
Arguments
Pro
The Legislature has neglected the infrastructure our economy needs. Proposition 53 will build the public university classrooms, public hospitals, roadways and bridges, water projects, flood control, and law enforcement facilities essential to California's prosperity, safety and quality of life without raising taxes. California voters must protect their future. Yes on Proposition 53.
Con
This locks into the Constitution billions of dollars of spending increases in public works projects with no accountability—even though we face massive budget deficits. None of the money can be spent on school or community college construction projects. We should balance the budget before spending billions more. Vote NO!
For Additional Information
For
Dan Pellissier
Yes on California's Future,
Yes on Prop 53
1717 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-444-5701
Info@yeson53.org
www.Yeson53.org
Against
Lenny Goldberg
California Tax Reform
Association
926 J Street, Suite 710
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-446-4300
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PROPOSITION 54
Classification by Race, Ethnicity, Color, or National Origin.
Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Put on the Ballot by Petition Signatures
Summary
Prohibits state and local governments from classifying any person by race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. Various exemptions apply. Fiscal Impact: The measure would not result in a significant fiscal impact on state and local governments.
What Your Vote Means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: State and local government agencies could not collect and use some race-related information.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: State and local government agencies would have no additional restrictions on the collection and use of race-related information.
Arguments
Pro
Generally prohibits the state from classifying individuals by race, ethnicity, color or national origin in areas of public education, contracting or employment. Classifying in other state operations may be authorized by 2/3 vote of legislature. Exemptions: Department of Fair Employment & Housing, law enforcement, medical research subjects and patients.
Con
Proposition 54 works against the interests of all Californians. Banning access to ethnic data will harm healthcare programs, reduce school accountability, and hurt law enforcement. Proposition 54 is OPPOSED by law enforcement leaders, educators, the California Medical Association and more than 40 other health groups. Vote NO on Proposition 54.
For Additional Information
For
Diane Schachterle
American Civil Rights Coalition
P.O. Box 189113
Sacramento, CA 95818
916-444-2278
ds@acri.org
www.racialprivacy.org
Against
Ed Lee
Coalition For An Informed California
1611 Telegraph Avenue,
Suite 317
Oakland, CA 94612
510-452-2728
ed@caljustice.org
www.informedcalifornia.org
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