Finally, the last of the ballot measures on the statewide ballot. Proposition 90 looks at government “takings” — when property is condemned and utilized. This measure looks to reverse the Kelo decision in California.
Opponents of this measure claim that it goes too far. They believe that the measure would not only impact eminent domain abuse, but it would also impact consumer protection laws, telemarketing laws, and other statutes. Proponents of Proposition 90 state that the opponents are wrong. All it stops is government takings, from eminent domain abuse and similar measures.
The measure does impact takings that would cause a “significant economic loss” to the owner of the seized property, according to the Legislative Analyst. How far it really goes will be up to the voters (if it’s approved), and the Courts when it’s interpreted.