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November 4, 2008 Ballot Prop. 3

Proposition 3: Children's Hospital Projects Official Results

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

Yes votes: 6,984,319 (55.3%) No votes: 5,654,586 (44.7%) Introduction

The Children's Hospital Bond Act would raise additional money for children's hospitals in California. It would accomplish this through the sale of $980 million in bonds which would be repaid through the state's general fund. It would build upon the money already spent on children's hospitals by...

November 4, 2008 Ballot Prop. 2

Proposition 2: Treatment of Farm Animals Official Results

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

Yes votes: 8,203,769 (63.5%) No votes: 4,731,738 (37%) Introduction

Proposition 2 is the first animal rights initiative on the ballot in California since 1998, when Proposition 4 prohibited trapping of fur-bearing animals. Agriculture groups have defeated prior efforts in the Legislature to ban the confinement of farm animals in crowded cages. Laws banning crates for...

November 4, 2008 Ballot Prop. 1A

Proposition 1A: Changes the way the state sets aside "rainy day" funds Official Results

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

Yes votes: 1,668,216 (34.6%) No votes: 3,152,141 (65.4%) Introduction

Proposition 1A is the centerpiece of the February 2009 budget package created by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Legislature. Prop. 1A would make significant changes to the state's budgetary procedures regarding rainy day reserve accounts and state...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1F

Proposition 1F: State Officer Salary Increases Official Results

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

Yes votes: 3,565,419 (74.3%) No votes: 1,237,694 (25.7%)

Introduction

Proposition 1F would prohibit the state commission that sets salary levels for elected officials from increasing those salaries if the state General Fund is expected to end the year with a deficit. The measure would require the state Director of Finance to determine if...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1E

Proposition 1E: The Mental Health Services Act: Proposition 63 Amendments Official Results

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

Yes votes: 1,597,907 (33.5%) No votes: 3,169,163 (66.5%)

Introduction

Proposition 1E would amend the Mental Health Services Act by transferring funds designated for mental health programs into the state's General Fund for a two-year period. The Mental Health Services Act, established in 2004 with the passage of...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1D

Proposition 1D: Redirects Proposition 10 (1998) funds Official Results

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

Yes votes: 1,633,107 (34%) No votes: 3,157,680 (66%)

Introduction

In 1998, voters approved Proposition 10, which imposed additional taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, with revenues used to pay for early childhood development programs. The initiative created the...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1C

Proposition 1C: Allows state to borrow from lottery profits Official Results

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

Yes votes: 1,708,800 (35.6%) No votes: 3,085,138 (64.4%)

Introduction

The California State Lottery was created in 1984 with the passage of Proposition 37. After operating costs and payment of prizes, profits from the lottery are dedicated to educational institutitions. Under Prop. 37 guidelines, lottery payments to...

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...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1A

Proposition 1A: Changes the way the state sets aside "rainy day" funds Official Results

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

Yes votes: 1,668,216 (34.6%) No votes: 3,152,141 (65.4%)

Proposition 1A is the centerpiece of the February 2009 budget package created by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Legislature. Prop. 1A would make significant changes to the state's budgetary procedures regarding rainy day reserve accounts and state spending.

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June 8, 2010 Ballot Prop. 17

Proposition 17: Auto Insurance Official Results

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

Yes votes: 1,889,363 (48.1%) No votes: 2,038,215 (51.9%)

Insurance companies could offer new customers a discount on their automobile insurance premiums based on the length of time a customer has maintained bodily injury liability coverage with another insurer.

Pro/Con Statements Pro Con Supporters say that Proposition 17 can save insured drivers up to $250 by eliminating...