YES on Prop 68: Californians for Clean Water and Safe Parks. This measure would authorize California to issue general obligation bonds, with the money used to finance state and local parks, water conservation measures, water reliability to disadvantaged communities,…
YES on Prop 69: Motor Vehicle Fees and Taxes. If passed, this constitutional amendment would ensure that the existing transportation revenues we pay at the pump and when we register our vehicles can ONLY be used for road and transportation…
The Measure PASSED The Question Should the value of new construction of rain-capture systems be excluded from reassessment of property for property taxes purposes? The Situation California property taxes are typically charged at 1.1% of the full cash value of…
The Measure REJECTED The Question Should (a) California’s cap-and-trade greenhouse gas reduction disbursements and (b) a related partial sales tax exemption be made subject to a two-thirds vote in the state Legislature in 2024 to continue the program and the…
The Measure PASSED The Question Should ballot measures approved by a majority of voters take effect five days after the Secretary of State certifies the results of the election? The Situation California’s Constitution states that approved measures take effect on…
The Measure PASSED The Question Should the Legislature be required to dedicate and direct revenues from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) to transportation purposes and exempt this revenue from California’s annual spending limit? The Situation…
The Measure PASSED The Question Should the State sell $4.1 billion in bonds to fund parks, natural resources protection, climate adaptation, water quality and supply, and flood protection? The Situation California operates programs to protect the environment, conserve natural resources,…
YES on Prop 54: California Legislature Transparency Act. League Analysis Proposition 54 gives voters a stronger voice at the state Capitol through greater transparency. Its three common-sense changes to the California Constitution will change the way business is done in…
YES on Prop 47: Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. Prop 47 will ensure that prison spending is focused on violent and serious offenses and will maximize alternatives for non-serious, nonviolent crime. The savings generated will be invested in prevention and…
YES on Prop 2: Rainy Day Fund. State Budget Reserves. The LWVC supports Prop 2 because it takes an important step toward fiscal discipline in our state government. It requires the state to make contributions to its rainy day reserve…