Fail: 1,595,002 / 33.5% Yes votes ...... 3,161,825 / 66.5% No votes

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• Amends Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63 of 2004) to transfer funds, for a two-year period, from mental health programs under that act to pay for mental health services for children and young adults provided through the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program.
• Provides more than $225 million in flexible funding for mental health programs.
• Helps balance state budget during this difficult economic time.

Fiscal Impact from the Legislative Analyst:

• State General Fund savings of about $230 million annually for two years (2009-10 and 2010-11) from redirecting a portion of Proposition 63 funds to an existing state program in place of state General Fund support.
• Corresponding reduction in funding available for Proposition 63 community mental health programs.

Meaning of Voting Yes/No

A YES vote on this measure means:

A portion of funds previously approved by the voters under Proposition 63 to support the expansion of community mental health programs will be redirected over the next two years to achieve state General Fund savings.

A NO vote on this measure means:

All Proposition 63 funds would continue to be used to support the expansion of community mental health programs. Other budget reductions or revenue increases would be needed to address the state's fiscal problems.

Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 1E:

This is a one-time redirection of funds to help close an unprecedented $42 billion budget shortfall. Voting yes on Prop. 1E will ensure that we can continue to provide critical services to our most vulnerable Californians. It's the right thing to do for those who need us most.

Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 1E:

The Mental Health Services Act's successful programs save the state and local governments money by reducing incarceration, homelessness, hospitalization, out-of-home placements, and school failure. During these difficult times, let's keep programs that work and respect the will of the people. Vote no on Proposition 1E.

Contact FOR Proposition 1E:

No contact information was provided.

Contact AGAINST Proposition 1E:

Rusty Selix No on Prop. 1E 1127 11th Street, #925 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 557-1166 http://www.NoProp1E.com

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More Information on 1E

Secretary of State

• Proposition 1E Title, Summary and Analysis
• Proposition 1E Full Text of Arguments and Rebuttals

Secretary of State

• Campaign Finances of Committees For and Against This Measure

League of Women Voters

• In Depth explanations of the measure, its provisions, fiscal effects, main arguments for and against, as well as a list of supporters and opponents.
• Easy Voter Guide - Provides easy-to-read summary of what the proposition would do, its effect on the state budget, and what people for and against say.

• What Would Proposition 1E Mean For California? [April 2009](PDF) - Provides a more detailed examination of the policy issues as well as program and financial impacts of this proposition.

• Voter Minute on Proposition 1E - A quick video description of the proposition, with a list of proponents and opponents and their arguments.

KQED-FM Public Radio

• California Report: Props 1D & 1E - 5/11/09. 5 min.
• Forum: Proposition 1D and 1E - 5/8/09. 52 min. Hosted by Michael Krasny w/ guests Eastin, Carson, Selix, Pomer

• News coverage of Proposition 1E - Note: This link to an external resource is offered strictly as a convenience for users interested in coverage by outside news organizations. The content is provided by organizations unaffiliated with Smart Voter and its partners, and no endorsement of any views expressed or guarantee of its accuracy is intended or implied.