California Proposition 31 (2000)
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California Proposition 31 appeared on the March 7, 2000 ballot in California. It was defeated, with 71.6% of voters opposed to it.
The ballot measure was a veto referendum that successfully overturned California Assembly Bill 1309 from the 1999 session of the California State Legislature. By itself, however, Proposition 31 would not have changed the existing law; it would have become law only if California Proposition 30 (2000) (which was defeated) had been approved. Proposition 31 would amend parts of Proposition 30, limiting to some extent when a third-party claimant can sue an insurance company for unfair claims practices.
Ballot language
A "Yes" vote on Proposition 31 was a vote to uphold the provisions of AB 1309. The main provisions of AB 1309 were:
- Limit conditions under which injured party may sue another person's insurer for damages resulting from insurer's unfair claims settlement practices;
- Limit emotional distress claims;
- Limit property damage claims to those caused by motor vehicle incident;
- Exempt professional liability insurers from unfair claims settlement practices suit if professional's consent is required for settlement and professional withholds consent;
- Provide that an insurer requesting arbitration is presumed to act in good faith;
- Add requirement that state auditor report on effect of Proposition 30, as amended.
Fiscal impact estimate
The California Legislative Analyst's Office provided an estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact for Proposition 31. That estimate was:
- If the voters approve Proposition 30, this proposition would slightly reduce the fiscal impact that Proposition 30 would have on state revenues and have an unknown impact on state court costs.
- If the voters disapprove Proposition 30, this measure would have no fiscal impact on state and local governments.
See also
External links
- Official Voter Guide to Proposition 31
- Full text of Proposition 31
- Smart Voter on Proposition 31
- Cal Voter on Prop 31
- Top Ten contributors
