A “Yes” vote approves, and a “No” vote rejects legislation requiring health care coverage for employees, as specified, working for large and medium employers. Fiscal Impact: Significant expenditures fully offset, mainly by employer fees, for a state program primarily to purchase private health insurance coverage. Significant county health program savings. Significant public employer health coverage costs. Significant net state revenue.
Outcome: Voters overturned SB 2 (Health Insurance Act of 2003) with 50.9 percent of voters against Prop. 72 and 49.1 percent in favor, so employers in California will not be required to provide employees with health insurance.
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Facts & Analysis
Visit the no-spin zone for the who, what, and why of Proposition 72.
Visit the no-spin zone for the who, what, and why of Proposition 72.
For & Against
Review the official ballot summary, arguments, and rebuttals in an easy-to-read format.
Review the official ballot summary, arguments, and rebuttals in an easy-to-read format.
MoneyWatch
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Track who is contributing to the pro and con campaigns and how much.
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View factual analysis of campaign ads, as well as estimated expenditures statewide and by market.
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Monitor public opinion through the latest statewide, non-partisan polls.
