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 |
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Passed. |
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Reversing the Stem Cell Ban - Itâs quite simple: Barack Obamaâs reversal of Bushâs 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. Thatâs 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
Thatâs 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
An amendment to allocate funding for protecting Minnesota's water sources, environment, cultural heritage through an increased sales and use tax rate.
Thatâs 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.
Right about stem cell farms and other tactics used to scare good people into immoral positions on the stem cell debate
Thatâs 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
government-owned utilities must generate 20% of their electricity from renewable energy.
An amendment to allocate funding for protecting Minnesota's water sources, environment, an increased sales and use tax rate.
Why doesn't CA worry about getting themselves out of debt rather than trying to make sure their energy is 'green'
Very happy to see these new proposals passing.
Itâs quite simple: Barack Obamaâs reversal of Bushâs stem cell ban is a victory for science.
Thatâs 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
Barack Obama and Bush. A lovely pair!
Itâs quite simple: Barack Obamaâs reversal of Bushâs stem cell ban is a victory for science.
Thatâs 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
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.
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.
California really needs to get it's act together. They are pretty near bankruptcy as it is.
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
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
Is there any info on a certain ballot for voting on this year's science affairs? I would love to get updated on it.
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.
The research for stem cells must be cheer up. They represent the cure for many diseases. I have no doubt.
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.
It seems that all of the current forms of renewable energy will not permanent resource that will replace oil.
Thanks for ballot measures news
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.
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.
I do hope my post here won't be deleted. There are quite many spammers here but I am not one of them. I am just curious how they behave.
Thanks for the ballot news. This is very interesting, the comments on this post are equally interesting.
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'ÂÂs 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.
I do hope my post here won't be deleted. There are quite many spammers here but I am not one of them. I am just curious how they behave.
You know what that's really decent stuff which you shared with us & I highly appreciated !
You really did share some decent information on science, which is pretty useful !
Who exactly decides when the egg becomes an actual person? While I am not pro for or against, I am just interested.