title: History of successful ballot initiatives--California.
abstract: In this report, the author examines the factors that led to a tobacco tax ballot initiative in California, the coalition-building process, the strong arguments for tax increases, and important decisions regarding the distribution of revenues.
authors.affiliation: Government Relations, American Lung Association of California, Sacramento 95814-2821, USA.
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Najera
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D005380:Financing, Government; D006801:Humans; D011050:Policy Making; D011634:Public Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012907:Smoking / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D013219:State Government; D013660:Taxes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019460:Tobacco Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence