The Measure: REJECTED The Question: Should statewide voter approval be required before any revenue bonds can be issued or sold by the state for projects where the bond amount exceeds $2 billion? The Situation: The state funds its operations and…
The Measure PASSED The Question: Should (a) a fee charged on private hospitals to facilitate Medi-Cal funding be made permanent; (b) the Legislature’s ability to change it be limited; and (c) the State Constitution be amended to exclude this revenue…
The Measure PASSED The Question: Should the state sell $9 billion in general obligation bonds to be used for upgrading public education facilities? The Situation: The state funds school projects through general obligation bonds, all of which must be approved…
The Measure PASSED The Question: Should the state Constitution be amended to authorize the Legislature to suspend its members, with or without salary and benefits? The Situation: The state Legislature consists of two houses: the Senate and the Assembly. The…
NEUTRAL on Prop 1: Water Bond The LWVC could enthusiastically support many of the projects funded by Prop 1, such as the cleanup and prevention of polluted groundwater; drinking and wastewater treatment projects; and water recycling, rainwater capture, conservation, and…
Authorizes $7.12 billion in new general obligation bonds, and re-allocates $425 million in previously authorized unsold bonds, to fund various water-related programs. BACKGROUND Most of the snow and rain that California’s people and economic activities rely on has historically fallen…
The Measure: REJECTED The Question: Should changes in some health insurance rates require the Insurance Commissioner’s approval before going into effect? The Situation: Health care plans are regulated by either the California Department of Insurance (CDI) or the California Department…
The Measure: PASSED The Question: Should the State Constitution be amended to change how the state pays down debt and saves money in reserves? The Situation: When the economy is strong, state tax revenues rise, and the state transfers funds…