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Prop. 67Emergency Care

Summary from the 2004 ballot pamphlet
Increases telephone surcharge and allocates other funds for emergency room physicians, hospital emergency rooms, community clinics, emergency personnel training/equipment, and 911 telephone system. Fiscal Impact: Increased state revenues of about $500 million annually to reimburse physicians and hospitals for uncompensated emergency medical services and other specified purposes. Continues $32 million in state funding for physicians and clinics for uncompensated medical care.

Outcome:
Voters soundly defeated the measure with 72 percent voting “No” on Prop. 67 to 28 percent “Yes,” so no legislative changes will be enacted.
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