Proposition Guide

Stem Cell Research Institute Bond Initiative Authorizes $5.5 billion state bonds for stem cell and other medical research, including training; research facility construction; administrative costs. Dedicates $1.5 billion to brain-related diseases. Appropriates General Fund moneys for repayment. Expands related programs. What does a Yes vote mean?The state could sell $5.5 billion in general obligation bonds

Tax on Commercial and Industrial Properties for Education and Local Government Funding Initiative Taxes such properties based on current market value, instead of purchase price What does a Yes vote mean?Property taxes on most commercial properties worth more than $3 million would go up in order to provide new funding to local governments and schools.

Repeal Proposition 2019 – Affirmative Action Amendment Permits government decision-making policies to consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in order to address diversity by repealing constitutional provision prohibiting such policies. What does a Yes vote mean?State and local entities could consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, and national origin in public education, public employment,

Voting Rights Restoration for Persons on Parole Amendment Restores voting rights upon completion of prison term to persons who have been disqualified from voting while serving a prison term What does a Yes Vote mean?People on state parole who are U.S. citizens, residents of California, and at least 18 years of age would be able

Primary Voting for 17-year-olds Amendment Amends California constitution to permit 17-year-olds to vote in primary and special elections if they will turn 18 by the next general election and be otherwise eligible to vote What does a Yes vote mean?Eligible 17-year-olds who will be 18 years old by the time of the next general election

Property Tax Transfers, Exemptions, and Revenue for Wildfire Agencies and Counties Amendment Allows homeowners who are over 55, disabled, or wildfire/disaster victims to transfer primary residence’s tax base to replacement residence. Changes taxation of family-property transfers. Establishes fire protection services fund. What does a Yes vote mean?All homeowners who are over 55 (or who meet

Criminal Sentencing, Parole, and DNA Collection Initiative Limits access to parole program established for non-violent offenders who have completed the full term of their primary offense by eliminating eligibility for certain offenses What does a Yes vote mean?People who commit certain theft-related crimes (such as repeat shoplifting) could receive increased penalties (such as longer jail

Local Rent Control Initiative Allows local governments to establish rent control on residential properties over 15 years old. Local limits on rate increases may differ from statewide limit What does a Yes vote mean?State law would allow cities and counties to apply more kinds of rent control to more properties than under current law. What

App-based drivers as contractors and labor policies initiative. Classifies app-based drivers as “independent contractors,” instead of “employees,” and provides independent-contractor drivers other compensation, unless certain criteria are met. What does a Yes Vote mean?App-based rideshare and delivery companies could hire drivers as independent contractors. Drivers could decide when, where, and how much to work but

Dialysis Clinic Requirements Initiative Requires physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant on-site during dialysis treatment. Prohibits clinics from reducing services without state approval What does a Yes Vote mean?Chronic dialysis clinics would be required to have a doctor on-site during all patient treatment hours. What does a No Vote mean?Chronic dialysis clinics would not be

Consumer Personal Information Law and Agency Initiative Permits consumers to prevent businesses from sharing personal information, correct inaccurate personal information, and limit businesses’ use of “sensitive personal information,” including precise geolocation, race, ethnicity, and health informationIt also establishes California Privacy Protection Agency What does a Yes Vote mean?Existing consumer data privacy laws and rights would

California Proposition 25: Replace Cash Bail with Risk Assessments Referendum This proposition would create a law that replaces the money bail with a system based on public safety and flight risk.  A “Yes” vote approves, and a “No” vote rejects YesA YES vote on this measure means: No one would pay bail to be released