California "Clean Environment" Initiative (2016)
| California "Clean Environment" Initiative | |
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| Election date November 8, 2016 | |
| Topic Environment | |
| Status Not on the ballot | |
| Type State statute | Origin Citizens |
The California "Clean Environment" Initiative (#16-0001A1) was a proposed initiative and was not put on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as an initiated state statute.
Text of measure
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[1]
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Environmental Health. Prohibited Substances and Activities. Vaccination. Initiative Statute.[2] |
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Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[1]
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Prohibits genetically engineered plants and animals and over 300 listed substances from being introduced or released into the environment. Creates a new state entity to regulate environmental activities, modify or stop projects having pollution and radiation impacts, and test and approve substances before they are introduced into the environment. Prohibits treatment of water with fluoride or chlorine. Eliminates vaccination as a prerequisite for attendance at schools and daycare facilities. Provides criminal and civil liability for violations, with no statute of limitations.[2] |
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Fiscal impact statement
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.
The fiscal impact statement was as follows:[1]
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It is the opinion of the Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance that the measure would result in a substantial net change in state and local finances.[2] |
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Full text
The full text of the measure could be found here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: California signature requirements
- Cheriel Jensen submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on January 22, 2016.
- A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on March 28, 2016.
- Supporters were required to collect 365,880 valid signatures by September 26, 2016 for qualification purposes.
State profile
| Demographic data for California | ||
|---|---|---|
| California | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 38,993,940 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 155,779 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 61.8% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 5.9% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 13.7% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 4.5% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 38.4% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 81.8% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 31.4% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $61,818 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in California. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in California
California voted for the Democratic candidate in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
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