Proposition 1D would authorize the shifting of $268 million in annual revenues from tobacco taxes, as well as $340 million in reserves garnered from those levies, to pay for state health and human services. These taxes are currently earmarked for "First Five" early childhood development programs created by Prop 10 in 1998. Prop 1D would essentially end “First Five.”
1D would still focus tobacco tax money on programs that serve children, including Medicaid, foster care, child care subsidies, preschool programs, and others currently funded by the state’s general fund.
Supporters
The key supporters of the measure is Budget Reform Now, a group created by the Governor with the specific purpose of supporting Props 1A-1F on the May ballot.
Opponents
• League of Women Voters
• Health Access California
• Prevent Child Abuse California
• California Nurses Association
• National Association of Social Workers
• California Family Resource Association
• Junior League of San Jose
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.[6]
• Peace and Freedom Party
Polling
|
Date of Poll |
Pollster |
In favor |
Opposed |
Undecided |
|
February 20-March 1 |
Field |
54 percent |
24 percent |
|
|
Mid-March |
PPIC |
48 percent |
36 percent |
16 percent |
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"YDA mobilizes young people under the age of 36 to participate in the electoral process, influences the ideals of the Democratic Party, and develops the skills of the youth generation to serve as leaders at the local and national level."