Proposition 99: Eminent Domain. Limits on Government Acquisition of Owner-Occupied Residence. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. - recommend Yes
Over in my review of Prop 98, I discuss the general concept of eminent domain. Prop 98, while purporting to be about eminent domain, contains a major deal-breaker in the form of the statewide revocation of rent control. Prop 99, offered by many groups as an alternative, is a highly constrained take on eminent domain limitation. Very concisely, it would prevent the seizing of an owner-occupied residential property (i.e. a home) for a purpose other than improving public safety or providing public services. Once again, the nightmare case of housing seized to let a developer build a mall is prevented. Prop 99 does not, however, include any of the language present in 98 that would prevent rent controls or require payouts for perceived changes in property value due to government action.
Financial support for Prop 99 comes from many of the same groups that oppose 98. As a reminder, this includes a number of labor unions and environmental groups. There are no groups listed as being in opposition to 99.
You can read more about the groups supporting Prop 99 financially by clicking here.
You can read the Legislative Analyst's summary and the full text of Prop 99 by clicking here.