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Results for State Ballot Measures on Science

Category: Facts, Stats and Data
Posted on: November 6, 2008 11:14 AM, by Michael Stebbins

SEA has put together a list of state ballot measures that involved science including info on what the end result was. The list can be found here and below. It was particularly interesting that Colorado rejected an amendment to the state constitution that defined "the moment in which an egg becomes an established "person."" Also heartening was the passing of the Minnesota constitutional amendment to "allocate funding for protecting Minnesota's water sources, environment, cultural heritage through an increased sales and use tax rate."

California, Proposition 7
By 2010, government-owned utilities must generate 20% of their electricity from renewable energy. By 2020, all utilities must be to levels of 40% and 50% by 2025.
Californians for Solar and Clean Energy
Californians Against Another Clostly Energy Scheme
Did not pass.

California, Proposition 10
To assist people in purchasing certain vehicles and to fund research in alternative fuel and renewable energy, $5 billion in bonds from California's General Fund would be allocated
Coalition for Energy Independence: Yes on Prop 10
Consumer Federation of California
Did not pass.

Colorado - Amendment 48
An amendment to define the moment in which an egg becomes an established "person."
Colorado for Equal Rights
Protect Families, Protect Choice
Did not pass.

Georgia - Amendment 1
An amendment to advance preservation programs for the forests of Georgia through a reduction of property taxes on certain pieces of land.
The Georgia Conservancy
Georgia School Boards Association
Passed.

Michigan - Proposal 08-2
A proposal to expand embryonic stem cell research, with certain limitations on which embryos are appropriate for use.
Stem Cell Research Ballot Question Committee
Michigan Citizens Against Unrestricted Science and Experimentation
Passed.

Minnesota - Constitutional Amendment 1
An amendment to allocate funding for protecting Minnesota's water sources, environment, cultural heritage through an increased sales and use tax rate.
Yes for Minnesota
Taxpayers League of Minnesota
Passed.

Missouri - Propostion C
A proposition which would require investor-owned electric utilities to use renewable sources of electricity to a level of at least 2% of retail sales by 2011 and 15% by 2021.
Missourians for Cleaner Cheaper Energy

Passed.

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Posted by: Michael Stebbins | November 6, 2008 1:32 PM

Reversing the Stem Cell Ban - It’s quite simple: Barack Obama’s reversal of Bush’s stem cell ban is a victory for science. Instead of stem cells being thrown out with the trash, they now can be used to research cures for Alzeihers, Parkinsons and other horrible diseases. That’s a good thing, despite reactionary comments from the Right about stem cell farms and other tactics used to scare good people into immoral positions on the stem cell debate

Posted by: Pumpkin Carving | October 12, 2009 11:40 PM

That’s a good thing, despite reactionary comments from the Right about stem cell farms and other tactics used to scare good people into immoral positions on the stem cell debate

Posted by: Extenze Review | December 5, 2009 3:17 PM

An amendment to allocate funding for protecting Minnesota's water sources, environment, cultural heritage through an increased sales and use tax rate.

Posted by: Colon Cleansing | December 5, 2009 3:18 PM

That’s a good thing, despite reactionary comments from the Right about stem cell farms and other tactics used to scare good people into immoral positions on the stem cell debate.

Posted by: Resveratrol | December 5, 2009 3:28 PM

Right about stem cell farms and other tactics used to scare good people into immoral positions on the stem cell debate

Posted by: sınırsız bilgi | January 10, 2010 6:17 PM

That’s a good thing, despite reactionary comments from the Right about stem cell farms and other tactics used to scare good people into immoral positions on the stem cell debate

Posted by: yemek tarifleri | January 10, 2010 6:20 PM

government-owned utilities must generate 20% of their electricity from renewable energy.

Posted by: firma rehberi | January 10, 2010 6:24 PM

An amendment to allocate funding for protecting Minnesota's water sources, environment, an increased sales and use tax rate.

Posted by: Bowtrol | March 24, 2010 8:25 AM

Why doesn't CA worry about getting themselves out of debt rather than trying to make sure their energy is 'green'

Posted by: Computer Freezes | April 12, 2010 9:34 AM

Very happy to see these new proposals passing.

Posted by: Resveratrol Healthblog | April 12, 2010 4:41 PM

It’s quite simple: Barack Obama’s reversal of Bush’s stem cell ban is a victory for science.

Posted by: red pepper | April 19, 2010 1:40 PM

That’s a good thing, despite reactionary comments from the Right about stem cell farms and other tactics used to scare good people into immoral positions on the stem cell debate

Posted by: red pepper | April 19, 2010 1:53 PM

Barack Obama and Bush. A lovely pair!

Posted by: bowtrol | May 6, 2010 5:23 AM

It’s quite simple: Barack Obama’s reversal of Bush’s stem cell ban is a victory for science.

Posted by: estetik | May 18, 2010 5:39 AM

That’s a good thing, despite reactionary comments from the Right about stem cell farms and other tactics used to scare good people into immoral positions on the stem cell debate

Posted by: fix it pro | May 31, 2010 4:38 PM

I think that there is way too much focus and resources being put on for renewable energy. It seems that all of the current forms of renewable energy we have out there will not ever be a permanent resource that will replace oil. We should be spending money on research to find that renewable source and also drilling our own oil.

Posted by: Venapro | June 29, 2010 1:49 PM

Posted by: biber hapi | July 5, 2010 4:17 AM

California really needs to get it's act together. They are pretty near bankruptcy as it is.

Posted by: Thyromine | July 30, 2010 9:42 AM

Stem cell research just should not be sidelined completely.I do not agree with abortion. However, there are a large number of miscarriages and other factors where this material can be procured. Just to sideline it completely is foolish.

Stacy Johnson, Seattle Wa

Posted by: insurance Kirkland | August 27, 2010 7:32 PM

Although there are some complications and issues regarding the said ballot and the previous election, so far it has been done peacefully. I think the new administration looks forward to having their people to have a new approach to the next election.
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Lindy

Posted by: skin tag removal | January 11, 2011 11:05 PM

Is there any info on a certain ballot for voting on this year's science affairs? I would love to get updated on it.

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Posted by: orjin krem | April 8, 2011 11:08 AM

The research for stem cells must be cheer up. They represent the cure for many diseases. I have no doubt.

Posted by: 6 pack abs` | June 14, 2011 6:00 PM

Your article tell us taht allocate funding for protecting Minnesota's water sources, environment, cultural heritage through an increased sales and use tax rate. I think it should be adopted.

Posted by: youhajn | June 18, 2011 8:43 AM

It seems that all of the current forms of renewable energy will not permanent resource that will replace oil.

Posted by: stage 4 lung cancer | June 18, 2011 8:57 AM

Thanks for ballot measures news

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Posted by: Wrinkle Cream | July 22, 2011 7:55 AM

Instead of focusing on the negatives of stem cell research we need to consider some positives. There will always be pro and cons when you consider any sort of scientific brealthrough's.

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Posted by: stop sweating | August 20, 2011 7:53 AM

Thanks for the ballot news. This is very interesting, the comments on this post are equally interesting.

Posted by: Crime in South Africa | August 25, 2011 5:18 AM

It absolutely was particularly interesting that Colorado rejected an amendment on the state constitution that defined "the moment during which an egg becomes a recognised PERSON. That's a good thing, despite reactionary comments from your Right about stem cell farms and various other tactics used to threaten good people into immoral positions to the stem cell debate.

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