2024 California Proposition 35
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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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November 5, 2024
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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
In 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, former president pro tempore of the California State Senate (2018–2024) from the 39th district (2016–2024) and candidate for California governor in 2026
- Tina McKinnor, state assemblywoman for the 61st District (2022–present)
- Notable individuals
- Antonio Villaraigosa, former Mayor of Los Angeles (2005–2013) and candidate for California governor in 2018 and 2026
- 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
No 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
- Gavin Newsom, Governor of California (2019–present)[5]
- 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
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Yes | No | Undecided |
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| Public Policy Institute of California[11] | October 7–15, 2024 | 1,137 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 62% | 36% | 2% |
| Public Policy Institute of California[12] | August 29 – September 9, 2024 | 1,071 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 63% | 34% | 2% |
Results
The proposition passed with over 9 million (over 67 percent) "yes" votes and around 4 million (32 percent) "no" votes.[3]
See also
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
