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 ban large capacity magazines? The…
The Measure REJECTED The Question: Should the death penalty in California be repealed and replaced with life imprisonment without the possibility of parole?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 circumstances,” such as multiple…
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 Situation: The state purchases prescription drugs under various…
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 should private citizens be allowed to file…
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. Federal Election Commission? The Situation: There are two…
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 allow pupils to enroll in bilingual programs without…
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 Situation: Prison sentences in California are set as either a…
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: Tobacco products are subject to state and federal excise taxes. California imposes excise taxes…
The Measure PASSED The Question: Should the State Constitution be amended to extend certain income tax increases on high-income taxpayers through 2030, and increase funding for Medi-Cal benefits? The Situation: This year’s state General Fund budget is about $122 billion…
The Measure PASSED The Question: Should all bills before the Legislature be printed in their final form and posted online 72 hours before being voted on, and should all public meetings of the Legislature be videotaped and posted online within…