2024 Presidential

Proposition 34

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Proposition 34

Should California restrict how certain health care providers can spend revenue from prescription drug sales?

Federal law allows health providers that serve low-income patients to buy prescription drugs at a discount, sell them at retail rates and use the profits to expand services. Proposition 34 would require some providers to spend 98% of that net revenue on direct patient care or risk losing their licenses or tax-exempt status. But the measure’s stipulations mean it would likely only apply to a single organization: the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, a major force in state and local housing policies. It will also permanently allow the state to negotiate Medi-Cal drug prices.

Yes Argument

Proposition 34 proponents say this will stop health care providers from spending revenue from the drug discount program on efforts that don’t directly benefit patients. Its key backer, the California Apartment Association, argues it would keep AIDS Healthcare Foundation President Michael Weinstein from funneling money away from patients toward his political pursuits.

No Argument

The initiative is sponsored by landlords to keep the AIDS Healthcare Foundation — the main funder of Proposition 33, the rent control initiative on this ballot — from championing tenant protections. Powerful interest groups shouldn’t be able to use the initiative process to stop organizations from engaging in advocacy work; if passed it would set a dangerous precedent.

Key Supporters

In Support

  • ALS Association
  • California Apartment Association 
  • California Chronic Care Coalition
  • California Senior Alliance

In Opposition

  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation
  • Consumer Watchdog
  • National Organization for Women
  • The Coalition for Economic Survival

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Prop 32: Minimum Wage

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Prop 33: Rent Control

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Prop 35: Medi-Cal Funding

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Prop 36: Overhaul Prop 47

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