California Proposition 90 was a 2006

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in the state of

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. Passing of the initiative would have made two changes to California law: *

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could not be used by government except to provide facilities for public use, to abate specific public nuisances, and to act in a declared state of emergency. (This was a reaction to the

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's decision in ''

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''.) * Government would be required to reimburse property owners whose property value is decreased as a result of ''any'' government regulation or action. The measure was defeated by a vote of 47.6% in favor and 52.4% opposed.California Secretary of Stat
2006 Election returns
In the June 2008 election the more narrowly defined Proposition 99 was passed. The initiative was similar to the controversial

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2006 California Proposition 90 results map by county

References

External links

League of Women Voters of California Education Fund: In-Depth Nonpartisan Analysis of Proposition 90
2006 California ballot propositions Eminent domain Failed amendments to the Constitution of California Initiatives in the United States {{US-law-stub