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NO on Proposition 98
YES on Proposition 99

Update! On June 3rd, California voters rejected the deceptive Proposition 98 and passed Proposition 99, eminent domain reform that protects renters and the environment.

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There is a dangerous measure on the June 2008 Ballot that could wipe out important laws and regulations that protect our environment. The proponents of Proposition 98 - dubbed the "Hidden Agendas Scheme" - want voters to believe it's about eminent domain. But a legal analysis by the respected environmental law firm of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger (read the analysis in PDF format) has found that hidden provisions in this measure would wipe out regulations intended to protect our environment.

Also on the June 2008 ballot is a real eminent domain reform measure that will constitutionally protect homeowners, without the hidden agendas and adverse consequences of Prop. 98:

• Proposition 99 - The Homeowners Protection Act - will prohibit the government from using eminent domain to take a home to transfer to a private developer.

Prop. 99 is supported by a broad coalition of homeowners, business, labor, cities, counties and environmentalists who want straightforward eminent domain reform.

Read more:

Conservation Impact | Environmental Impact | A Planning and Zoning Nightmare | Effects on Renters
Find out more: visit the No on 98 / Yes on 99 website

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