Proposition 50 Temporary Changes To Congressional District Maps The way it is now California’s congressional districts were drawn by the state’s independent Citizens Redistricting Commission in 2021 and are expected to stay in place until 2031. When it drew the…
Proposition 36 Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes The Question Should California allow people to be charged with felonies for possessing certain drugs and for thefts under $950, if the defendant has two prior…
Proposition 6 ELIMINATES CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION ALLOWING INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS The Question Should the California Constitution be amended to: (1) remove the provision that allows involuntary servitude to be used as punishment for a crime; (2) prohibit incarcerated people…
Proposition 33 Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property The Question Should the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995 (a state law) be repealed so local governments can regulate rents? The Situation Housing in California is…
Proposition 2 AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES The Question Should the state authorize $10 billion in bonds to build new, or renovate existing, public school and community college facilities? The Situation The Legislature placed Proposition 2…
Proposition 4 AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER, WILDFIRE PREVENTION, AND PROTECTING COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL LANDS FROM CLIMATE RISKS The Question Should voters let the state sell $10 billion in bonds for various projects to reduce climate risks and impacts?…
Proposition 5 ALLOWS LOCAL BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE WITH 55% VOTER APPROVAL The Question Shall local bond measures to fund housing bonds for low- and middle-income Californians and public infrastructure projects be allowed to pass with 55%…
Proposition 3 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO MARRIAGE The Question Should the California Constitution be amended to define marriage as a fundamental right for all regardless of sex or race and remove language that states that marriage is only between a man…
Proposition 32 RAISES MINIMUM WAGE The Question Should California raise its statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour by January 1, 2026, and then each year based on inflation? The Situation California’s statewide minimum wage is now $16 an hour,…
Proposition 34 RESTRICTS SPENDING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG REVENUES BY CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. The Question Should certain healthcare providers be required to spend 98% of revenues from a federal discount prescription drug program on direct patient care and should the…