Repeals ban on public funding of political campaigns. Creates a voluntary system for candidates for Secretary of State to qualify for a public campaign grant if they agree to limitations on spending and private contributions. Each candidate demonstrating enough public support would receive same amount. Participating candidates would be prohibited from raising or spending money beyond the grant. There would be strict enforcement and accountability. Funded by voluntary contributions and a biennial fee on lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers.
Source for Popular Vote data: California Secretary of State. Election Results - June 8, 2010, Statewide Direct Primary, California Secretary of State (http://vote.sos.ca.gov/maps/prop15.htm) (accessed 10 Jun 2010)