California voters agreed with C.A.R.'s positions on the March ballot initiatives, voting "FOR" Proposition 55, The Kindergarten-University Public Education Act of 2004; "AGAINST" Proposition 56, State Budget, Related Taxes, and Reserve. Voting Requirements. Penalties; "FOR" Proposition 57, The Economic Recovery Bond Act; and "FOR" Proposition 58, The California Balanced Budget Act.
To support C.A.R.'s involvement in California's political process, the Association's Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee (IMPAC) contributed $25,000 to Californians for Accountability and Better Schools: Yes on Proposition 55; $100,000 to Californians Against Higher Taxes: No on Proposition 56; and $100,000 to Californians for a Balanced Budget: Yes on Propositions 57 and 58.