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Ranked Choice Vote ID57
Ranked Choice VoteGPCA position on Prop 45: Approval of Healthcare Insurance Rate Changes Initiative Statute
TypeOpen Ballot
Number of Seats1
Ranked Choice Vote AdministratorMike Feinstein
PhaseClosed
Discussion08/18/2014 - 09/28/2014
Voting09/29/2014 - 10/05/2014
ResultResults
Presens Quorum12 0.5001
Candidates GPCA endorses Proposition 45
GPCA opposes Proposition 45
GPCA takes no position on Proposition 45
 

Background

This is the ranked choice vote for the GPCA to take a position on Proposition 45: Approval of Healthcare Insurance Rate Changes, Initiative Statute, which has been placed via the initiative process on the November 2014 general election ballot.

The choices are to rank 'endorse', 'oppose', 'no position' and/or 'abstain.' Delegates can rank as many or few of these options in their order of preference.

An 'endorse' vote would mean the GPCA would endorse Proposition 45. An 'oppose' vote means the GPCA would oppose Proposition 45. A 'no position' vote means the GPCA would not take a position on Proposition 45. An 'abstain' vote means the voter is not expressing a preference, but is voting to help achieve quorum. Any of these position that receives 2/3 after all preferences are transferred is the position of the party. If neither 'endorse' nor 'opposes' receive 2/3, the GPCA's position will be 'no position'.

Below is information from the State of California Voter Guide, as well as the recommendation of the Green Party of Alameda County, that will be in their November 2014 primary election voter guide.

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Full text of Proposition 45: http://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2014/general/pdf/text-of-proposed-laws1.pdf#prop45

http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/propositions/45/title-summary.htm

Ballot title: Healthcare Insurance. Rate Changes. Initiative Statute.

Official summary: "Requires Insurance Commissioner’s approval before health insurer can change its rates or anything else affecting the charges associated with health insurance. Provides for public notice, disclosure, and hearing, and subsequent judicial review. Exempts employer large group health plans."

Fiscal impact statement: "Increased state administrative costs to regulate health insurance, likely not exceeding the low millions of dollars annually in most years, funded from fees paid by health insurance companies." (Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's Legislative Analyst and its Director of Finance.)

Although the following information was not available at the time of this posting, it will be available during the SGA's six week discussion period and will be sent to all SGA members

Legislative Analysis:http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/propositions/45/analysis.htm
Argument in Favor: http://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2014/general/pdf/text-of-proposed-laws1.pdf#prop45
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor:http://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2014/general/pdf/text-of-proposed-laws1.pdf#prop45
Argument Against: http://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2014/general/pdf/text-of-proposed-laws1.pdf#prop45
Rebuttal to Argument Against: http://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2014/general/pdf/text-of-proposed-laws1.pdf#prop45

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Yes on 45 campaign site http://www.yeson45.org/

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Recommendation of the Green Party of Alameda County: Proposition 45 - YES

Health insurance companies required to justify their rates to the public

Before commenting on Prop. 45, voters should know that Green Party members are advocates for an Improved Medicare for All – minus the insurance industry. We are working to achieve a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective insurance plan that pays for healthcare from one non-profit fund. In other countries with their versions of Medicare for All, the cost for healthcare is far lower than we pay and, they get better quality care. That said, we encourage you to vote yes on Prop. 45.

In 1988, voters approved Prop. 103 which allowed the California Insurance Commissioner to review and approve proposed auto and homeowner insurance rates before they take effect. Currently, the Insurance Commissioner is able to review proposed health insurance rates but has no authority to reject or approve rates. Prop. 45 gives the Commissioner that authority.

According to analysis by the Legislative Analyst, Prop. 45 "mainly applies to individual and small group health insurance – which covers roughly 6 million Californians or 16 percent of the population".

Proponents claim that drivers have saved more than $102 Billion since Prop. 103 was passed and that Prop. 45 will save Californians $200 million or more per year. They also note that 36 of 50 states have the authority to control health insurance rate hikes.

Opponents say that Prop. 45 gives one politician too much power and will create more costly bureaucracy. Proponents state that California's big health insurance companies have already contributed more than $25 million to defeat Prop. 45. Considering the projected consumer savings of $200 million per year, there may be much more contributed to the No on 45 campaign before November.

An initiative for an Improved Medicare for All may be on the ballot as soon as 2016. For Greens, the campaign to approve Prop. 45 gives us another opportunity to talk to voters about a better system of providing healthcare. If you believe that insurance company rates should be regulated, we hope you will also join us to move beyond Obamacare to an Improved Medicare for All. Everyone deserves quality healthcare that is affordable.


Candidate Information

GPCA endorses Proposition 45


GPCA opposes Proposition 45


GPCA takes no position on Proposition 45



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