THE CHAMBER MEMBER LOGIN JOIN TODAY EVENTS RESOURCES DIRECTORY Chamber Positions on State and Local Ballot Measures for the November 2020 General Election October 22, 2020 ChamberPoliticalGeneral News Article Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Ballot Measure Voter Guide for November 3, 2020 Election Statewide Ballot Measures Proposition 15: Increases Funding Sources for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Would amend the CA State Constitution to require commercial and industrial properties, except those zoned as commercial agriculture, to be taxed based on their market value. If passed, the measure would be one of the largest tax increases in the State’s history. OPPOSE (NO) https://noonprop15.org Proposition 19: Changes certain property tax rules. Would allow for CA homeowners who are 55+ to purchase a new home and keep their property tax payment at the same level or a reduced rate —depending on the value of the new house. Limits on property tax increases on primary residences for seniors, people with severe disabilities, families, and wildfire and natural disaster victims. SUPPORT (YES) https://www.yeson19.vote/ Proposition 21: Expands local Government Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Would allow local governments to adopt rent control on housing units, except on (a) housing that was first occupied within the last 15 years and (b) units owned by natural persons who own no more than two housing units with separate titles. Potential disincentive for new construction in California further limiting quality and quantity of housing. OPPOSE (NO) https://noonprop21.vote/ Proposition 22: Exempts App-Based Transportation and Delivery Companies from Providing Employee Benefits to Certain Drivers. Would exempt “app-based” drivers from AB 5 regulations regarding standard wage and hour restrictions and allow for them to remain as independent contractors. It would also guarantee these drivers an earnings floor, a stipend to purchase health insurance and other minimum benefits. SUPPORT (YES) https://yeson22.com/ Proposition 23: Establishes State Requirements For Kidney Dialysis Clinics. Requires On-Site Medical Professional. Would require dialysis clinics to have at least one physician on site at all times and to report patient infection data to California health officials. Would unnecessarily increase health care costs and make the doctor shortage worse for all Californians by moving thousands of practicing doctors into non-caregiving roles in dialysis clinics. OPPOSE (NO) https://noprop23.com/ Proposition 24: Amends Consumer Privacy Laws. Would expand or amend the provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act 2018 (CCPA), create the California Privacy Protection Agency, and remove the ability of businesses to fix violations before being penalized for violations. OPPOSE (NO) https://noon24ca.org/ City of Long Beach Ballot Measures Measure US: Long Beach Community Services General Purpose Oil Production Tax Increase Measure Would increase the general-purpose Barrel Tax from 15 cents to 30 cents per barrel and apply a CPI to the entire general-purpose tax. Long Beach’s current oil tax — levied against companies that extract oil in the city— is 48 cents per barrel. This includes the $0.15 per barrel flat rate and the CPI adjusted Prop H tax at $0.33 per barrel. NEUTRAL The Chamber Did Not Consider The Following Ballot Measures Proposition 14: Authorizes Bonds Continuing Stem cell Research. Authorizes $5.5 billion state bonds for: stem cell and other medical research. Proposition 16: Allows Diversity as a Factor in Public Employment, Education, and Contracting Decisions. Permits government decision-making polices to consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in order to address diversity by repealing constitutional provision prohibiting such policies. Proposition 17: Restores Right to Vote After Completion of Prison Term. Restores voting rights upon completion of prison term to person who have been disqualified from voting while serving a prison term. No Proposition 18: Amends California Constitution to Permit 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primary and Special Elections if They Will Turn 18 by the next General Election. Proposition 20: Restricts Parole for Certain Offenses Currently Considered to be Non-Violent. Authorizes Felony Sentences for Certain Offenses Currently Treated As Misdemeanors. October 22, 2020 Business Directory News Releases Events Calendar Hot Deals Member To Member Deals Marketspace Job Postings Contact Us Information & Brochures Weather Join The Chamber Join Our Email Newsletter © 2021 Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved | Site by GrowthZone