 There was an intense opposition to the proposition by the tobacco industry but even with the huge opposing campaign the proposition still passed with just over fifty percent of the California vote.In March 2000 California voters were asked to repeal but there was a seventy percent opposition which reflected a strong anti-tobacco bias and support of early childhood education.The fiscal impact of this amendment led to almost a double increase of revenue for the state, going from about $400 million up to $750 million the following years.