of it. Break down the Propositions for this election year.

Proposition 4: Parental Notification About Abortion
Initiative Constitutional Amendment

The way it is now:
A pregnant minor (an unmarried girl under 18 years old) can get an abortion in California without telling her parents.

What Prop 4 would do if it passes:
Change the State Constitution to require a doctor to notify the minor’s parent or guardian at least 48 hours before performing an abortion. The law does not require a parent to agree to the abortion, but the parent must be told about it. Parental notification would not be required in the case of a medical emergency or if the minor gets approval from a juvenile court judge. In some cases, a doctor could notify an adult family member other than a parent.

Fiscal effect on government:
Possible state costs of several million dollars per year for health and welfare programs and court expenses.


People for Prop 4 say:

A pregnant minor needs the support of a parent or guardian before and after she decides what to do about her pregnancy.

Minors hiding an abortion from their parents may delay getting help for medical problems after the abortion.


People against Prop 4 say:

Minors who are afraid to tell their parents, or are too scared to go to a juvenile court judge, may try to get unsafe abortions.

Laws cannot force good communication in families, and Prop 4 does not help minors in families with poor communication.


Proposition 7: Renewable Energy
Initiative

The way it is now:
Electric utility companies in California generate most of the electricity they sell from “nonrenewable” resources (such as coal and natural gas). They generate a small amount of the electricity they sell from “renewable” resources (such as solar and wind). State law sets the goal of using renewable energy resources to generate 20% of California’s electricity by the year 2010. That law does not currently apply to electric utility companies that are owned by a local government.


What Prop 7 would do if it passes:

Require all electric utility companies, including those owned by a government, to generate at least 20% of the electricity they sell from renewable resources by 2010.

Set new, higher goals for all electric utility companies in California: 40% of electricity from renewable resources by 2020 and 50% by 2025.

Change the penalties companies must pay when they fail to meet the renewable energy goals.

Provides exceptions that allow electric utility companies to avoid penalties when they fail to meet the renewable energy goals.

Prop 7 makes many other changes affecting electric utility companies.

Fiscal effect on government:
A small increase in state costs would probably be covered by the new fees the state would collect. Prop 7’s effect on electricity rates is unknown, so the effect on state and local government costs and revenues is also unknown.

People for Prop 7 say:

We can do better than dirty coal and nuclear power. Using more renewable resources will help the environment.

Prop 7 will make California a leader in clean power and
create hundreds of thousands of new jobs.

People against Prop 7 say:

Prop 7 will shut small renewable energy electric utility companies out of California’s market and disrupt the renewable energy work in progress.

It will increase our electricity bills and taxpayer costs without achieving its stated goals.


Proposition 8: Ban on Gay Marriage
Initiative Constitutional Amendment

The way it is now:
In 2000, voters passed a law stating that marriage between a man and a woman was the only legal kind of marriage in California. In a May 2008 ruling, the California Supreme Court said the State Constitution gives same-sex couples the right to marry.

What Prop 8 would do if it passes:
Change the State Constitution to say that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. This would mean that same-sex couples do not have a right to marry.

Fiscal effect on government:
Possible losses in sales tax revenues over the next few years due to fewer weddings. In the long run, there would be little fiscal impact to government.

People for Prop 8 say:

Prop 8 restores the definition of marriage approved by the voters in 2000 and puts it in the State Constitution.

California still has a “domestic partners” law that gives same-sex couples the same rights and benefits as married spouses.

People against Prop 8 say:

California’s Constitution guarantees the same rights for everyone, and marriage is a right.

Domestic partnerships are not the same as marriage. It’s unfair that some people can enjoy the dignity of marriage and others cannot.

Proposition 12: Bonds for Veterans’ Home Loans
Proposed by the State Legislature

The way it is now:
California veterans can buy homes and farms with low-interest loans provided by the Cal-Vet program. The money for these loans is raised by selling state bonds. Monthly payments from veterans have covered all costs of the Cal-Vet program.

What Prop 12 would do if it passes:
Allow the state to sell $900 million in bonds to provide more money for the Cal-Vet program. This amount would be enough for loans to at least 3,600 veterans.

Fiscal effect on government:
No net cost to the state is expected since the veterans’ payments have covered all costs of the Cal-Vet program in the past.

People for Prop 12 say:

This gives veterans low-interest loans to buy homes, which is a way to show our appreciation for their service and sacrifice.


People against Prop 12 say:

Veterans who served in combat or in a combat zone should be given loans before other veterans since funds are limited.

thats alot to read...got a CliffsNotes for this?

Hi doll.....your to funny.....no cliff notes......would you like to see it in video form.....lmao

Is it kinky??? I'll watch anything once

If you are old enough to get pregnant you are old enough to be treated with respect. Respect is not mandating communication.

are those propositions specific to California? in which case I'm not a Californio. But if you'll let me consult with ACORN I'll be sure and register to vote there