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Ranked Choice Vote ID	8
Ranked Choice Vote	GPCA position on Prop 37: Genetically Engineered Labeling Initiative Statute
Type	Open Ballot
Number of Seats	1
Ranked Choice Vote Administrator	Mike Feinstein
Phase	Closed
Discussion	08/01/2012 - 08/10/2012
Voting	08/11/2012 - 08/31/2012
Result	Results
Presens Quorum	13 0.5001
Candidates	GPCA endorses Proposition 37 GPCA opposes Proposition 37 GPCA takes no position on Proposition 37

Background

This is the ranked choice vote for the GPCA to take a position Proposition 37: Genetically Engineered. Labeling. Initiative Statute.

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

An 'endorse' vote would mean the GPCA would endorse Proposition 37. An 'oppose' vote means the GPCA would oppose Proposition 37. A 'no position' vote means the GPCA would not take a position on Proposition 37. 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'.

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Ballot Title and Summary: Genetically Engineered. Labeling. Initiative Statute.

http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/vig-public-display/110612-general-election/prop-37/prop-37-title-summary.pdf

"Requires labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers if made from plants or animals with genetic material changed in specified ways. Prohibits labeling or advertising such food, or other processed food, as “natural.” Exempts foods that are: certified organic; unintentionally produced with genetically engineered material; made from animals fed or injected with genetically engineered material but not genetically engineered themselves; processed with or containing only small amounts of genetically engineered ingredients; administered for treatment of medical conditions; sold for immediate consumption such as in a restaurant; or alcoholic beverages."

Summary of Legislative Analyst's Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact

"Increased annual state costs ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars to over $1 million to regulate the labeling of gentically engineered foods. Unknown, but likely not significant, costs to state and local government due to litigation resulting from possible violations of the requirements of this measure. Some of these costs would be supported by court filing fees that the parties involved in each legal case would be required to pay under existing law."

Yes/No Statement

"A YES vote on this measure means: Genetically engineered foods sold in California would have to be specifically labeled as being genetically engineered."

"A NO vote on this measure means: Genetically engineered foods sold in California would continue not to have specific labeling requirements."

Full text of Proposition 37: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/vig-public-display/110612-general-election/prop-37/prop-37-text.pdf

Legislative Analysis: http://www.lao.ca.gov/ballot/2012/37_11_2012.aspx or http://www.lao.ca.gov/ballot/2012/37_11_2012.pdf

Argument in Favor: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/vig-public-display/110612-general-election/prop-37/prop-37-arg-in-favor.pdf

Rebuttal to Argument in Favor: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/vig-public-display/110612-general-election/prop-37/prop-37-rebut-arg-in-favor.pdf

Argument Against: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/vig-public-display/110612-general-election/prop-37/prop-37-arg-against.pdf

Rebuttal to Argument Against: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/vig-public-display/110612-general-election/prop-37/prop-37-rebut-arg-against.pdf

Qualified: 06/11/12 | Signatures Required: 504,760
Proponent: David Mills c/o Dan Newman (415) 981-9940

Campaign Finance Disclosure Filings of Committees formed to support or oppose Proposition 37: http://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/Campaign/Measures/Detail.aspx?id=1344799&session=2011

Green Party of California Platform: GMOS and Cloning http://www.cagreens.org/platform/gmos_cloning. See also GPCA news story http://www.cagreens.org/news/gmo-labelling-law-on-november-ballot

Yes on 37: http://www.carighttoknow.org/

No on 37: http://noprop37.com/

Candidate Information

GPCA endorses Proposition 37

GPCA opposes Proposition 37

GPCA takes no position on Proposition 37

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