California Proposition 90 (2006)
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California Proposition 90 was a 2006 ballot initiative in the state of California
, United States
. Passing of the initiative would have made two changes to California law:
The measure was defeated by a vote of 47.6% in favor and 52.4% opposed. In the June 2008 election
the more narrowly defined Proposition 99
was passed.
The initiative was similar to the controversial Oregon Ballot Measure 37 (2004)
.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
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. Passing of the initiative would have made two changes to California law:
- Eminent domainEminent domainEminent domain , compulsory purchase , resumption/compulsory acquisition , or expropriation is an action of the state to seize a citizen's private property, expropriate property, or seize a citizen's rights in property with due monetary compensation, but without the owner's consent...
could not be used by government except to provide facilities for public use, to abate specific public nuisances, and to act in a declared state of emergency. (This was a reaction to the Supreme CourtSupreme Court of the United StatesThe Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all state and federal courts, and original jurisdiction over a small range of cases...
's decision in Kelo v. City of New LondonKelo v. City of New LondonKelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States involving the use of eminent domain to transfer land from one private owner to another to further economic development...
.) - Government would be required to reimburse property owners whose property value is decreased as a result of any government regulation or action.
The measure was defeated by a vote of 47.6% in favor and 52.4% opposed. In the June 2008 election
California state elections, June 2008
The California state elections, June 2008 were held on June 3, 2008 throughout California. The elections included two ballot propositions and one recall election for a State Senate seat...
the more narrowly defined Proposition 99
California Propositions 98 and 99 (2008)
California Propositions 98 and 99 were competing ballot propositions in the U.S. state of California to limit the use of eminent domain and possibly rent control. They were voted on on June 3, 2008; proposition 98 failed, while proposition 99 passed....
was passed.
The initiative was similar to the controversial Oregon Ballot Measure 37 (2004)
Oregon Ballot Measure 37 (2004)
Oregon Ballot Measure 37 is a controversial land-use ballot initiative that passed in the U.S. state of Oregon in 2004 and is now codified as Oregon Revised Statutes 195.305. Measure 37 has figured prominently in debates about the rights of property owners versus the public's right to enforce...
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