California Online Voter Guide

November 2006 General Election
14th Edition

Proposition 85: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Failed

Summary

• Amends California Constitution to prohibit abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor’s parent or legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver.

• Permits minor to obtain court order waiving notice based on clear and convincing evidence of minor’s maturity or best interests.

• Mandates various reporting requirements, including reports from physicians regarding abortions performed on minors.

• Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation.

• Requires minor’s consent to abortion, with certain exceptions.

• Permits judicial relief if minor’s consent coerced.

• Fiscal Impact: Potential unknown net state costs of several million dollars annually for health and social services programs, court administration, and state health agency administration combine. Full Text of Proposition (PDF)

Official Campaign Web Sites and Contact Information

• Yes on Proposition 85

  Yes on 85
  1703 India Street, San Diego CA 92101
  (866) 828-8355 or janet@yeson85.net

• No on Proposition 85
  No on Prop. 85 – for Real Teen Safety
  555 Capitol Mall, Suite 510, Sacramento CA 95814
  (916) 669-4802 or info@noon85.com

Who Signed the Ballot Arguments

• Yes on Proposition 85

William P. Clark, California Supreme Court Justice (Retired)
Mary L. Davenport, M. D., Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Professor Joseph R. Zanga, M.D., FAAP, Past President of the American Academy of Pediatrics

• No on Proposition 85

Jack Lewin, M.D., CEO, California Medical Association
Robert L. Black, M.D., American Academy of Pediatrics, California District
Kathy Kneer, CEO, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California

Follow the Money

Detailed information about all contributors for and against Prop. 85 is available from campaign finance reports at Cal-Access, the Secretary of State's campaign disclosure web site. To view the most recent contributions, select a committee and click "Late and $5000+ Contributions Received".

News Stories about the Propositions

CVF's News Stories section provides California voters with convenient access to a sampling of news articles that give an overview of the potential impact of each proposition on the ballot.

For More Information, CVF Recommends...

The California Secretary of State publishes the Official Voter Information Guide which features detailed information on Proposition 85, including the Legislative Analyst's nonpartisan analysis and official pro/con arguments from proponents and opponents.

Other good nonpartisan resources include: the League of Women Voters of California's Pros and Cons and In Depth Nonpartisan Analysis; HealthVote's Nonpartisan Analysis; the Easy Voter Guide; and Around the Capitol's Election Track, featuring up-to-date campaign contribution data.

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