Election 2005

“Should the state of California create a new prescription drug discount program for residents at or below 400 percent of the federal poverty level, and change state law to make it illegal to engage in profiteering from the sale of prescription drugs?” Our guide to the ballot guides for Prop. 79 on the November 2005 special election ballot.

“Should the state adopt a new state drug discount program to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for Californians at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level?” Our guide to the ballot guides for Prop. 78 on the November 2005 special election ballot.

“Should the California Constitution be amended to require notification of the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated, pregnant minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion on the minor?” Our guide to the ballot guides for Prop. 73 on the November 2005 special election ballot.

“Should the state expand its regulation of the electric industry?” Our guide to the ballot guides for Prop. 80 on the November 2005 special election ballot.

“Should the probationary period for public school teachers be increased from two to five years, and should the process by which school boards can dismiss a teaching employee be modified?” Our guide to the ballot guides for Prop. 74 on the November 2005 special election ballot.

“Should public employee unions be required to obtain annual written consent from each member in order to use a portion of that member’s dues for political activity?” Our guide to the ballot guides for Prop. 75 on the November 2005 special election ballot.

“Should voters undo what they asked for in 1988 when they set a baseline for school funding below which the state could never dip?” Our guide to the ballot guides for Prop. 76 on the November 2005 special election ballot.

“Should the California Constitution be amended…transferring the implementation of redistricting from the Legislature to a panel of three retired judges, selected by legislative leaders?” Our guide to the ballot guides for Prop. 77 on the November 2005 special election ballot.