Ballot Guide

November 6, 2012 Ballot Prop. 35

Proposition 35: Human Trafficking Penalties Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 10,078,476 (81.3%) No votes: 2,310,610 (18.7%)

This measure would increase prison sentences and fines for human trafficking. A person convicted of human trafficking would be required to register as a sex offender. Registered sex offenders would be required to disclose Internet activities and identities.

Pro/Con Statements Pro Con Proponents of Prop...

November 8, 2022 Ballot Prop. 29

Proposition N: Dialysis Clinic Requirements Initiative Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 3,368,257 (31.6%)

No votes: 7,277,255 (68.4%)

Proposition 29 enacts staffing requirements, reporting requirements, ownership disclosure, and closure requirements for chronic dialysis clinics. Specifically, this ballot measure requires clinics to:

have a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant on-site during all treatment...

November 8, 2005 Ballot Prop. 74

Proposition 74: Teacher Tenure Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 3,516,071 (44.8%) No votes: 4,329,025 (55.2%) Introduction

In his State of the State speech in January 2005, Gov. Schwarzenegger announced an ambitious set of reforms for education in California. Two initiatives on the Nov. 8 special election ballot carry forward aspects of this plan: the teacher tenure and school funding initiatives. Under current law teachers can...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1B

Proposition 1B: Payments to K-12 education Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 1,834,242 (38.1%) No votes: 2,975,560 (61.9%)

Introduction

California's education funding is guided by the mandates of Proposition 98, a formula for setting minimum annual funding for K-12 schools and community colleges. It was passed by voters...

November 6, 2018 Ballot Prop. 1

Proposition 1: Affordable housing bond Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 6,751,018 (56.2%)

No votes: 5,258,157 (43.8%)

Proposition 1 would authorize $4 billion in general obligation bonds for state multi-family housing infrastructure programs, homeownership programs, farm housing programs, and projects and housing loans for veterans. The state would pay approximately $5.9 billion over 33 years on the principal and the interest.

Voter...

November 2, 2004 Ballot Prop. 66

Proposition 66: Limitation on "Three-Strikes" Law Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 5,604,060 (47.3%) No votes: 6,238,060 (52.7%) Introduction

Among several notable propositions appearing on the the November 2004 California ballot is Proposition 66, which would limit California's "Three-Strikes" law dealing with sentencing for felony crimes. Proposition 66 would require that a felony triggering the second and third "strike" be a violent or...

November 4, 2008 Ballot Prop. 12

Proposition 12: Home Loans to Veterans Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 7,807,630 (63.6%) No votes: 4,481,196 (36.4%) Introduction

Proposition 12 authorizes the state to sell $900 million in general obligation bonds for the Cal-Vet program. This program provides California veterans with home loans that are often below market interest rates with little or no down payment. Prop. 12 bonds would provide funds for approximately 3,600...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 57

Proposition 57: Parole for Non-Violent Criminals; Juvenile Court Trial Requirements Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 8,790,723 (64.5%) No votes: 4,847,354 (35.5%)

Allows parole consideration for nonviolent felons. Authorizes sentence credits for rehabilitation, good behavior, and education. Provides juvenile court judge decides whether juvenile will be prosecuted as adult. Fiscal Impact: Net state savings likely in the tens of...

November 7, 2006 Ballot Prop. 85

Proposition 85: Parental Notification of Abortion Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 3,868,714 (45.8%) No votes: 4,576,128 (54.2%)

Proposition 85 would require doctors to notify a minor's parent or legal guardian 48 hours before performing an abortion. Parental consent is not required, only a 48-hour waiting period. The minor can apply for a waiver from a judge, and a physician may perform an abortion without notification in a...

November 4, 2014 Ballot Prop. 47

Proposition 47: Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 4,238,156 (59.6%) No votes: 2,871,943 (40.4%)

Proposition 47 would alter the law by requring misdemeanor sentences insted of felonies for certain non-serious crimes. Persons now serving felony sentences for these crimes would be resentenced unless court can articulate unreasonable safety risks. Persons with a previous confiction for...