California Proposition 73 (2005)
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California Proposition 73 was on the November 8, 2005 special statewide ballot[1] in California as an initiated constitutional amendment, where it was defeated.
Proposition 73 would have established a mandatory waiting period and parental notification before a minor could obtain an abortion. Similar propositions (Prop 85 on the 2006 ballot and Prop 4 on the 2008 ballot) were tried in later years, and also lost.
Proposition 73's ballot title said, "Amends California Constitution, defining and prohibiting abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor's parent/guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver. Mandates reporting requirements. Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation."
Election results
| Proposition 73 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No
| 4,023,840 | 52.7% | ||
| Yes | 3,610,475 | 47.3% | ||
| Total votes | 7,634,315 | 100.00% | ||
| Voter turnout | NK% | |||
Ballot summary
The official summary said:
- Amends California Constitution, prohibiting abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor's parent/legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver.
- Defines abortion as causing "death of the unborn child, a child conceived but not yet born."
- Permits minor to obtain court order waiving notice based on clear, convincing evidence of minor's maturity or best interests.
- Mandates various reporting requirements.
- 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
The fiscal estimate provided by the California Legislative Analyst's Office said:
- Potential unknown net state costs of several million dollars annually for health and social services programs, the courts, and state administration combined.
Campaigns
Yes on 73
The "Yes on 73" side spent $2,594,531 through four different campaign committees. The largest committee, "Life on the Ballot", spent $2.18 million. The three largest donors to "Life on the Ballot" were:
- James Holman: $1.35 million
- Don Sebastiani: $350,000
- Tom Monaghan: $250,000[2]
No on 73
The "No on 73" side spent $5.7 million through six different campaign committees. The largest committee, the "Campaign for Teen Safety", spent $5.5 million.
- Planned Parenthood of Mar Monte: $687,849
- Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles: $551,355
- Planned Parenthood of Golden Gate: $297,680
- Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino: $286,458
- Planned Parenthood of Shasta Diablo: $275,775
- Planned Parenthood of San Diego: $260,965
- Rebecca Morgan: $250,000
- Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California: $155,204
- Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo: $101,443[3]
See also
External links
- Official California Voter Guide to Proposition 73
- Smart Voter Guide
- California Voter Foundation Guide
- Summary of donors to and against 73
- Official election results
References
- ↑ The 2005 special elections in California
- ↑ List of donors to "Life on the Ballot"
- ↑ List of donors to the "Campaign for Teen Safety"
