California General Election Ballot, Tuesday November 8, 2016 - Candidate & Ballot Measure Voter Guide

Authorizes $9 billion in general obligation bonds for new construction and modernization of K-12 public school facilities; charter schools and vocational education facilities; and California Community Colleges facilities.

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Prop. 52 — Private Hospital Fees for Medi-Cal

Passing9,427,714 votes yes (70.1%)4,026,710 votes no (29.9%)

This proposition is both an Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. It extends indefinitely an existing statute that imposes fees on hospitals to fund Medi-Cal health care services, care for uninsured patients, and children’s health coverage.

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Prop. 53 — Public Vote on Revenue Bonds

Failing6,508,909 votes yes (49.4%)6,660,555 votes no (50.6%)

Requires statewide voter approval before any revenue bonds can be issued or sold by the state for certain projects if the bond amount exceeds $2 billion.

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Prop. 54 — Changes to the Legislative Process

Passing8,607,266 votes yes (65.4%)4,559,903 votes no (34.6%)

This proposition prohibits the Legislature from passing any bill unless published on the Internet for 72 hours before a vote; requires the Legislature to record its proceedings and post them on the Internet; and it authorizes the use of recordings.

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Prop. 55 — Extend Tax on High Income

Passing8,594,273 votes yes (63.3%)4,988,329 votes no (36.7%)

Extends by twelve years the temporary personal income tax increases enacted in 2012 on earnings over $250,000, with revenues allocated to K-12 schools, California Community Colleges, and, in certain years, healthcare.

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Prop. 56 — Tobacco Tax

Passing8,980,448 votes yes (64.4%)4,957,994 votes no (35.6%)

This proposition increases cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack, with equivalent increase on other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes containing nicotine.

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Prop. 57 — Parole, Sentencing and Court Procedures

Passing8,790,723 votes yes (64.5%)4,847,354 votes no (35.5%)

This proposition is both an Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. It allows parole consideration for nonviolent felons; authorizes sentence credits for rehabilitation, good behavior, and education; and provides that a juvenile court judge decides whether a juvenile will be prosecuted as adult.

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Prop. 58 — English Language Education

Passing9,994,454 votes yes (73.5%)3,598,855 votes no (26.5%)

Preserves requirement that public schools ensure students obtain English language proficiency. Requires school districts to solicit parent/community input in developing language acquisition programs. Requires instruction to ensure English acquisition as rapidly and effectively as possible. Authorizes...

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Prop. 59 — Political Spending Advisory Question

Passing6,845,943 votes yes (53.2%)6,027,084 votes no (46.8%)

Asks whether California’s elected officials should use their authority to propose and ratify an amendment to the federal Constitution overturning the United States Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Citizens United ruled that laws placing certain limits on political...

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Prop. 60 — Condoms in Adult Films

Failing6,168,388 votes yes (46.3%)7,146,039 votes no (53.7%)

Requires adult film performers to use condoms during filming of sexual intercourse. Requires producers to pay for performer vaccinations, testing, and medical examinations. Requires producers to post condom requirement at film sites.

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Prop. 61 — Prescription Drug Costs

Failing6,254,342 votes yes (46.8%)7,109,642 votes no (53.2%)

Prohibits state from buying any prescription drug from a drug manufacturer at price over lowest price paid for the drug by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Exempts managed care programs funded through Medi-Cal.

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Prop. 62 — Repealing the Death Penalty

Failing6,361,788 votes yes (46.8%)7,218,625 votes no (53.2%)

Repeals death penalty and replaces it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Applies retroactively to existing death sentences. Increases the portion of life inmates’ wages that may be applied to victim restitution.

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Prop. 63 — Gun and Ammunition Sales

Passing8,663,159 votes yes (63.1%)5,070,772 votes no (36.9%)

Requires background check and Department of Justice authorization to purchase ammunition. Prohibits possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines. Establishes procedures for enforcing laws prohibiting firearm possession by specified persons. Requires Department of Justice’s participation in federal...

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Prop. 64 — Making Recreational Marijuana Legal

Passing7,979,041 votes yes (57.1%)5,987,020 votes no (42.9%)

Legalizes marijuana under state law, for use by adults 21 or older. Imposes state taxes on sales and cultivation. Provides for industry licensing and establishes standards for marijuana products. Allows local regulation and taxation.

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Prop. 65 — Money from Carry-Out Bags

Failing6,222,547 votes yes (46.1%)7,276,478 votes no (53.9%)

Redirects money collected by grocery and certain other retail stores through mandated sale of carryout bags. Requires stores to deposit bag sale proceeds into a special fund to support specified environmental projects.

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Prop. 66 — Death Penalty Court Procedures

Passing6,626,159 votes yes (51.1%)6,333,731 votes no (48.9%)

Changes procedures governing state court challenges to death sentences. Designates superior court for initial petitions and limits successive petitions. Requires appointed attorneys who take noncapital appeals to accept death penalty appeals. Exempts prison officials from existing regulation process...

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Prop. 67 — Plastic Bag Ban

Passing7,228,900 votes yes (53.3%)6,340,322 votes no (46.7%)

A “Yes” vote approves, and a “No” vote rejects, a statute that prohibits grocery and other stores from providing customers single-use plastic or paper carryout bags but permits sale of recycled paper bags and reusable bags.

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Measure N

Passing24,048 votes yes (51.1%)23,015 votes no (48.9%)

Shall the San Bernardino Medical Cannabis Restrictions and Limitations Act be enacted in the City of San Bernardino? (For more information on Measure N go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx)

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Measure O

Passing26,037 votes yes (55.12%)21,196 votes no (44.88%)

Shall the San Bernardino Regulate Marijuana Act of 2016 be enacted in the City of San Bernardino? (For more information on Measure O go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx)

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Measure P

Failing23,106 votes yes (48.45%)24,583 votes no (51.55%)

Shall San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 5.05 and Section 19.06.026, which prohibit the sale, possession, cultivation, use, and/or distribution of marijuana be replaced and repealed and allow the City of San Bernardino to regulate commercial marijuana activity? (For more information on Measure P go...

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Measure R

Passing4,031 votes yes (67.74%)1,920 votes no (32.26%)

Shall the Adelanto City Council be authorized to impose excise taxes in the amount of not more than five percent on each type of commercial marijuana activity in the City of Adelanto? (For more information on Measure R go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx.)

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Measure S

Failing2,043 votes yes (34.4%)3,896 votes no (65.6%)

Shall the Adelanto City Council be authorized to impose a tax on each business licensed or operating within the City in the amount of not more than 0.05 percent of the gross revenue attributable to that business's revenue earned from within the City? (For more information on Measure S go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx.)

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Measure U

Failing10,745 votes yes (35.62%)19,419 votes no (64.38%)

Shall the voters approve an ordinance to allow operation of three medical marijuana businesses in the City of Upland? (For more information on Measure U go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx)

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Measure T

Failing5,512 votes yes (43.56%)7,142 votes no (56.44%)

Shall the City of Colton increase the Transient Occupancy (Room) Tax rate from 10% to 12.5%, with the extra 2.5% rate increase generating approximately $150,000 annually that will specifically pay for the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of the City's athletic/recreational fields and related...

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Measure Q

Passing37,475 votes yes (63.67%)21,381 votes no (36.33%)

Shall four members of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga be elected by geographic districts with the Mayor elected at large as described in Ordinance No. 887? (For more information on Measure Q go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx)

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Measure X

Failing12,105 votes yes (44.87%)14,871 votes no (55.13%)

Shall Article III of the Victorville City Charter, Method of Election, be amended to: (1) delete Charter Section 300's requirement that the City elect its council members "at large"; and (2) remove Charter Section 301's prohibition on electing council members either "by" districts or "from" districts? (For...

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Measure V

Passing17,707 votes yes (67.65%)8,466 votes no (32.35%)

Shall an ordinance be adopted requiring voter approval before the Town of Apple Valley can issue public debt of more than $10,000,000 to pay for acquiring, improving, or financing a project, such as the acquisition of the Town's water system, which is currently owned by a private company, when the debt...

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Measure W

Passing14,879 votes yes (56.77%)11,332 votes no (43.23%)

Shall an ordinance be adopted authorizing the Town of Apple Valley to finance the acquisition of the Liberty Utilities water system and to acquire, improve, or finance other projects, by issuing public debt in excess of $5,000,000, if the Town obtains voter approval or the Town Council holds a public...

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Measure Y

Passing5,594 votes yes (72.46%)2,126 votes no (27.54%)

To provide funding, that cannot be taken by the State, to maintain Yucca Valley services and help make neighborhoods safer, including: violent crime/burglary/home invasion prevention; youth crime prevention; anti-gang/anti-drug programs; adding police officers/neighborhood patrols; fixing potholes/maintaining...

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Measure Z

Passing6,281 votes yes (81.24%)1,450 votes no (18.76%)

To reduce the cost to taxpayers for funding the sewer system up-to 30% per year; ensure a safe, clean, reliable water supply; and, improve water conservation; shall Yucca Valley enact a 0.5% sales tax, for 10 years, providing approximately $1,500,000 annually, that cannot be taken by the State, with...

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Measure C1

Passing384,465 votes yes (82.1%)83,766 votes no (17.9%)

To preserve essential local public transportation services, including those for youth, commuters, seniors, and people with disabilities, while keeping fares reasonable, shall the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District extend its existing 8 dollars per month parcel tax at current levels for 20 years with...

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Measure J

Passing368,890 votes yes (55.3%)298,354 votes no (44.7%)

To upgrade classrooms to prepare students/veterans for good-paying jobs/ university transfer by updating labs/classrooms for nursing, welding, construction/ high-tech job training, repairing deteriorating gas, electrical/ sewer lines, leaky roofs, improving water conservation, ensuring access for disabled,...

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Measure M

Passing959 votes yes (78.6%)261 votes no (21.4%)

To repair and upgrade facilities at Boron Schools, improve the quality of education with funding that cannot be taken by the State, replace leaky roofs, modernize/construct/renovate outdated classrooms, restrooms, and other school facilities, replace heating/air conditioning systems, make health and...

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Measure A

Passing23,465 votes yes (77.45%)6,831 votes no (22.55%)

To reduce emergency/medical response times; reopen two dosed neighborhood fire stations; and increase firefighter/paramedic staffing levels, improving response to multiple emergencies at the same time; shall Apple Valley Fire Protection District's voter approved fire protection/emergency response tax...

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Measure B

Failing910 votes yes (45.07%)1,109 votes no (54.93%)

Shall the maximum annual availability charge on each improved lot or parcel of property within Running Springs Water District, not otherwise exempt, for fire suppression and emergency medical, ambulance and advanced life support services provided by the Running Springs Fire Department be adiusted from...

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Measure F

Passing5,776 votes yes (67.54%)2,776 votes no (32.46%)

To repair/upgrade aging classrooms, restrooms/ fix leaky roofs in order to maintain student health/ safety, retain/ attract quality teachers, remove asbestos/ lead paint, upgrade security, outdated plumbing/ electrical systems/ gas lines, improve technology, computer/ science labs, repair, construct,...

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Measure G

Passing34,168 votes yes (55.99%)26,861 votes no (44.01%)

To upgrade neighborhood schools and retain/attract quality teachers by repairing deteriorating classrooms/restrooms; replacing deteriorating, rusty pipes/ensuring safe drinking water; removing asbestos/lead paint; upgrading fire safety, science/computer labs, wiring, classroom technology; repairing,...

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Measure H

Passing13,482 votes yes (55.02%)11,024 votes no (44.98%)

In order to replace or repair deteriorating roofs, plumbing, electrical and air conditioning systems; improve access for students and families with disabilities; improve school safety and security systems; update and modernize classrooms to keep pace with educational technology and support student programs...

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Measure I

Passing21,387 votes yes (65.18%)11,427 votes no (34.82%)

To repair/upgrade neighborhood schools, meet safety, academic, technology standards and reduce overcrowding by improving school security, including 91-1 emergency communications, cameras, wiring, smoke alarms/door locks; upgrading classroom computers, water pipes, labs/libraries; acquiring, constructing,...

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Measure K

Passing30,996 votes yes (78.19%)8,644 votes no (21.81%)

To repair aging classrooms in order to maintain student health/safety and retain/attract quality teachers, remove asbestos/lead paint, repair restrooms/leaky, deteriorating roofs, upgrade disabled access, school security/fire safety, increase water conservation/energy efficiency, improve technology/computer/science...

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