Proposition 35, titled Managed Care Organization Tax Authorization Initiative, was a successful California ballot proposition in the 2024 general election on November 5.[1] The proposition makes permanent an existing tax on managed health care insurance plans to fund Medi-Cal services pending federal approval.[2]
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Managed Care Organization Tax Authorization Initiative Make permanent the existing tax on managed health care insurance plans, which, if approved by the federal government, provides revenues to pay for Medi-Cal health care services. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Support
editIn the official argument, supporters argued that Proposition 35 provides needed funding for medical care without adding taxes and ensuring that revenues are only spent on healthcare purposes. The proposition was supported by Planned Parenthood, the California Medical Association, and pediatricians.[2]
- State legislators
- Toni Atkins, state senator for the 39th District
- Tina McKinnor, state assemblywoman for the 61st District
- Notable individuals
- Antonio Villaraigosa, former Mayor of Los Angeles (2005–2013)
- Organizations
- California Dental Association
- California Hospital Association
- California Medical Association
- California Primary Care Association
- Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
- Political parties
- Newspapers and publications
Opposition
editNo official argument against Proposition 35 was submitted to the California Secretary of State and no opponents were listed on the ballot.[2] The oppose side did not establish an official campaign and raised $0.[3]
Despite the lack of official opposition, opponents to Proposition 35 cite the lack of flexibility in how revenues from the existing tax can be spent and potential funding cuts to healthcare.[1]
- State officials
- Notable individuals
- Betty Yee, former state controller (2015–2023)
- Organizations
- League of Women Voters of California
- California Pan-Ethnic Health Network
- California Alliance for Retired Americans
- Courage California
- Western Center on Law and Poverty
- Newspapers and publications
Results
editThe proposition passed with over 8 million (over 67 percent) "yes" votes and around 4 million (32 percent) "no" votes.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "California Proposition 35, Managed Care Organization Tax Authorization Initiative (2024)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Proposition 35 | Official Voter Information Guide, November 5, 2024, General Election". California Secretary of State. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Prop 35: Make permanent a tax on managed care health insurance plans". CalMatters. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ California McClatchy Editorial Board (September 30, 2024). "Proposition 35 is confusing to California voters. Here is what you need to know | Opinion". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ La, Lynn (July 11, 2024). "Newsom sounds off on CA ballot measures on crime, health insurance". CalMatters. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial (October 31, 2024). "Editorial: California Medi-Cal measure locks in special-interest funding". Mercury News. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Chronicle Editorial Board (November 2, 2024). "Endorsement: Prop 35 is a complicated maze of a measure that doesn't belong on the ballot". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ U T Editorial Board (September 26, 2024). "Endorsement: No on Prop. 35. It's more about doctors than patients". The Mercury News. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board (October 3, 2024). "Endorsement: No on Proposition 35. Let the Legislature figure out hot to fund Medi-Cal". The Orange County Register. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ The Times Editorial Board (October 12, 2024). "Endorsement: No on Proposition 35. It's not fair to ask voters to decide complicated healthcare tax policy". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
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