Proposition 5: According to the state of California, the initiative, if it passes, would lead to: The official proponent of the measure is Daniel Abrahamson.
Notable arguments that have been made in favor of Prop 5 include: As of September 6, 2008, the five largest donors to the "Yes on 5" campaign are: The petition drive conducted to qualify the measure for the fall ballot was conducted by Progressive Campaigns, Inc. at a cost of about $1.762 million.
Other opponents include: Notable arguments that have been made against Prop 5 include: As of October 16, 2008, the ten largest donors for 'No on 5' are: Opponents of Proposition 5, including thirty-two district attorneys and former California governors Pete Wilson and Gray Davis, petitioned the California Supreme Court to issue a preemptory writ of mandate to remove Proposition 5 from the November ballot.
The lawsuit alleges that Proposition 5 attempts to alter the constitution via statute, which is unconstitutional.
[8][9] The California Supreme Court declined to issue the preemptory writ.