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2008 Propositions

  • Adopted Propositions Adopted Propositions
  • Review Facts & Analysis, For & Against, MoneyWatch, AdWatch, NewsWatch and PollWatch from this year's adopted health-related ballot measure campaigns.
  • Proposition 3 (2006)Funding for Children’s Hospital Projects
    Authorizes $980 million in general obligation bonds for construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of eligible children’s hospitals. Fiscal Impact: State cost of about $2 billion over 30 years to pay off both the principal ($980 million) and interest ($933 million) costs of the bonds. Payments of about $64 million per year.

  • Failed Propositions Failed Propositions
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  • Proposition 4 (2006) Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor’s Pregnancy
    Would have changed the California Constitution to prohibit abortion for an unemancipated minor until 48 hours after a physician notifies the minor’s parent, legal guardian, or, in limited cases, substitute adult relative. Provided an exception for medical emergency or parental waiver. Fiscal Impact: Potential unknown net state costs of several million dollars annually for health and social services programs, court administration, and state health agency administration combined.