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 M

Passing59,026 votes yes (76%)18,636 votes no (24%)

Shall the Ordinance 2016-06-07-1212 to enhance Stockton's library and recreation services, including safe after-school and summer programs for children and teens, homework centers, children's story times, increased public computer access/wireless connectivity, and enhanced evening and weekend hours at...

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Measure N

Passing44,023 votes yes (60.13%)29,186 votes no (39.87%)

Shall the Stockton City Charter be revised to establish an advisory redistricting commission; require City Council approval of City Council district boundaries; provide for the election of City Council exclusively by district and to rephrase existing term limit provisions?

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Measure O

Passing41,912 votes yes (57.77%)30,632 votes no (42.23%)

Shall the Stockton City Charter be revised to alter the process for adjusting compensation of the Mayor and Council, amend the required notice for sale or lease of City property, provide for annual funding of three positions in the Mayor's Office, require adoption of a fiscal reserve policy and amend...

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Measure P

Passing43,235 votes yes (56.74%)32,960 votes no (43.26%)

Shall the Stockton Municipal Code be revised to overturn the ban on medical cannabis dispensaries; to allow within the city four medical cannabis dispensaries in certain commercial and industrial zones and four cultivation sites in certain industrial zones subject to locational restrictions and the issuance...

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Measure Q

Passing48,439 votes yes (64.05%)27,191 votes no (35.95%)

Shall Ordinance 2016-06-28-1503 be adopted to amend provisions of the City of Stockton Municipal Code governing businesses subject to the marijuana business license tax and to increase the rate for the medical cannabis business license tax to a minimum of $35.00 and a maximum of $50.00 per $1,000 of...

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Measure R

Failing13,699 votes yes (62.65%)8,166 votes no (37.35%)

Shall the City of Lodi replace outdated playgrounds, repair eroded riverbank at Lodi Lake, repair and expand park trail systems, replace park restrooms and drinking fountains, and improve park parking lots, roadways, landscaping, and infrastructure, by enacting a one-eighth cent per dollar (0.125%) transactions...

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Measure S

Passing14,115 votes yes (66.61%)7,077 votes no (33.39%)

Shall the City of Lodi fight crime and expand programs to reduce gang violence by hiring additional police and a gang intervention worker, restore downtown Fire Engine 1 service, and increase training, by enacting a one-quarter cent per dollar (0.25%) transactions and use ("sales") tax, estimated to...

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Measure V

Passing17,339 votes yes (63.67%)9,895 votes no (36.33%)

To provide funding for City services/facilities, including: police (patrol, 911, command, gang/narcotics enforcement, crime investigations, other police services); fire protection, emergency, and other fire services; support services; street, median, and park repair/maintenance; senior/youth services;...

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Measure T

Failing483 votes yes (46.35%)559 votes no (53.65%)

SHALL THE LOCKEFORD RECREATION AND PARK SERVICES DISTRICT ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-01 ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAX, (Direct Charge of $30.00 per year) FOR RECREATION AND PARK PURPOSES BE ADOPTED TO ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED PROVISION OF SUCH SERVICES?

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Measure U

Passing36,550 votes yes (65.18%)19,526 votes no (34.82%)

To repair and upgrade aging classrooms in local schools to prepare students for college and careers, retain/attract quality teachers and improve student health/safety by removing mold/asbestos/lead paint, repairing leaky roofs, updating classrooms and acquiring/constructing/modernizing sites/facilities/equipment,...

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Measure E

Passing8,970 votes yes (64%)5,041 votes no (36%)

Shall the Galt Joint Union High School District (the "District") be authorized to issue and sell bonds of up to $36.0 million in aggregate principal amount to provide financing for the specific school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List, and in order to qualify to receive State matching...

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Measure K

Passing6,911 votes yes (66.1%)3,552 votes no (33.9%)

To improve the quality of education for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students shall Galt Joint Union Elementary School District be authorized to modernize and upgrade classrooms and school facilities for 21 stCentury learning; replace portables and leaky roofs; upgrade outdated electrical, heating/air...

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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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