Proposition 65 Carryout Bags. Charges. The Measure: PASSED The Question: If a statewide ban on single-use carry-out grocery bags is enacted, and stores are required to offer reusable bags for sale, should the money from the sale of those bags…
Proposition 64 Marijuana Legalization The Measure: PASSED The Question: Should marijuana be legalized in California for use by adults who are age 21 years or older? The Situation: Currently, it is illegal in California to cultivate or use marijuana except…
Proposition 63 Firearms. Ammunition Sales. The Measure: PASSED The Question: Should the state of California strengthen background checks and Justice Department oversight; tighten restrictions and monitoring for gun and ammunition sales; require the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; and…
Proposition 62 Death Penalty. The Measure REJECTED The Question: Should the death penalty in California be repealed and replaced with life imprisonment without the possibility of parole? The Situation: Currently, people convicted of a first-degree murder charge that includes “special…
Proposition 61 State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. The Measure: REJECTED The Question: Should state agencies generally be prohibited from paying more for any prescription drug than the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) pays for the same drug? The…
Proposition 60 Adult Films. Condoms. Health Requirements. The Measure PASSED The Question Should performers in adult films be required to use condoms during filming, should new requirements for producers of adult films be added to the California Labor Code, and…
Proposition 59 Corporations. Political Spending. Federal Constitutional Protections. The Measure PASSED The Question: Shall California’s elected officials use their authority to propose and ratify an amendment to the federal Constitution overturning the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v.…
Proposition 58 Proposition 58: English Proficiency. Multilingual Education. The Measure PASSED The Question Should state law be changed to eliminate the requirement that public schools teach English-learners only in English; to permit a variety of language acquisition programs; and to…
Proposition 57 Criminal Sentences. Parole. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. The Measure: PASSED The Question: Should prison inmates convicted of certain nonviolent crimes be considered for early parole and should judges decide when juveniles should be prosecuted as adults? The…
Proposition 56 Cigarette Tax to Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research and Law Enforcement. The Measure: PASSED The Question: Should California increase taxes on tobacco and electronic cigarette products containing nicotine to fund healthcare and tobacco control programs? The Situation:…