2024 California Proposition 35

Proposition 35, titled Managed Care Organization Tax Authorization Initiative, was a successful California ballot proposition in the 2024 general election on November 5.^[1] The proposition makes permanent an existing tax on managed health care insurance plans to fund Medi-Cal services pending federal approval.^[2]

In the official argument, supporters argued that Proposition 35 provides needed funding for medical care without adding taxes and ensuring that revenues are only spent on healthcare purposes. The proposition was supported by Planned Parenthood, the California Medical Association, and pediatricians.^[2]

No official argument against Proposition 35 was submitted to the

Despite the lack of official opposition, opponents to Proposition 35 cite the lack of flexibility in how revenues from the existing tax can be spent and potential funding cuts to healthcare.[1]

The proposition passed with over 9 million (over 67 percent) "yes" votes and around 4 million (32 percent) "no" votes.^[3]

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