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. The proposition makes permanent an existing tax on managed health care insurance plans to fund Medi-Cal services pending federal approval.

Support

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.

Opposition

No official argument against Proposition 35 was submitted to the California Secretary of State and no opponents were listed on the ballot. The oppose side did not establish an official campaign and raised $0.
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.

Results

The proposition passed with over 9 million "yes" votes and around 4 million "no" votes.