California Proposition 30 (2000)
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California Proposition 30 appeared on the March 7, 2000 ballot in California. It failed, with 68.4% of voters opposed.
The ballot measure was a veto referendum.
Ballot language
The ballot language prepared by the California Attorney General said:
- A "Yes" vote approves, a "No" vote rejects legislation that restores right to sue another person's insurer for insurer's unfair claims settlement practices;
- allows such lawsuits only if insurer rejects a settlement demand and injured party obtains a larger judgment or award against insured party;
- bars such lawsuits against public entities; workers' compensation insurers; and professional liability insurers under certain circumstances; or if convicted of driving under the influence;
- authorizes requests for consensual binding arbitration of claims under $50,001 against parties covered by insurance. Insurers agreeing to arbitration cannot be sued for unfair practices.
Fiscal impact estimate
The California Legislative Analyst's Office provided an estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact for Proposition 30. That estimate was:
- Increase in state insurance gross premiums tax revenue, potentially several millions of dollars each year.
- Unknown net impact on state court costs.
Campaign donations
$4,584,593 was spent in favor of the measure. Nearly 10 times as much--$42,522,256--was spent opposing the measure. The opponents funding the opposition campaign were insurance companies, including Allstate Insurance and State Farm Insurance.
See also
External links
- Official Voter Guide to Proposition 30
- Full text of Proposition 30
- Smart Voter on Proposition 30
- Cal Voter on Prop 30
- Top Ten contributors
