California General Election Ballot, 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

Passed9,427,714 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

Failed6,508,909 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

Passed8,607,266 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

Passed8,594,273 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

Passed8,980,448 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

Passed8,790,723 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

Passed9,994,454 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

Passed6,845,943 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

Failed6,168,388 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

Failed6,254,342 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

Failed6,361,788 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

Passed8,663,159 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

Passed7,979,041 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

Failed6,222,547 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

Passed6,626,159 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

Passed7,228,900 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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Sacramento County

Measure B

Failed342,084 votes yes (65.71%)178,543 votes no (34.29%)

To maintain and rehabilitate the County's street and road system;To reduce traffic congestion and make the County's transportation system operate more efficiently and effectively; To Fill potholes and repave streets; Repair deteriorating bridges; Relieve traffic on roads and freeways; Build a new expressway...

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City of Isleton

Measure C

Passed174 votes yes (69.32%)77 votes no (30.68%)

For a period of five (5) years shall a one-half cent transactions and use tax, to be used solely to fund General City services for the City of Isleton, be adopted?

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City of Sacramento

Measure L

Passed76,197 votes yes (52.81%)68,087 votes no (47.19%)

Shall the City of Sacramento Charter be amended to establish a redistricting commission that is independent of the city council and that has sole authority for establishing council districts, and to establish processes for selection of commission members and for the commission's adoption of council district...

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Roseville Joint Union High School District

Measure D

Passed47,714 votes yes (61.7%)29,587 votes no (38.3%)

To upgrade local high schools with funding that cannot be taken by the State, shall Roseville Joint Union High School District upgrade science, engineering, math, career technology and core academic classrooms/facilities, support academic instruction and prepare students for 21st Century jobs, replace...

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Galt Joint Union High School District

Measure E

Passed8,970 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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Sacramento City Unified School District

Measure G

Failed78,785 votes yes (66.17%)40,279 votes no (33.83%)

To expand successful programs that provide early intervention and tutoring services for students at risk of falling behind or dropping out, to support academic and arts enrichment, to provide specialized training for teachers, counselors and other school personnel, shall the Sacramento City Unified School...

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Cordova Recreation and Park District, Community Facilities District 2016-01

Measure J

Passed24,513 votes yes (71.23%)9,901 votes no (28.77%)

To provide clean and safe neighborhood parks; reduce homelessness and drug use in parks; improve park security patrols and safety lighting; ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities; maintain senior programs, including Meals on Wheels; and keep playground equipment and park bathrooms clean and...

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Galt Joint Union Elementary School District

Measure K

Passed6,911 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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Elk Grove Unified School District

Measure M

Passed78,517 votes yes (70.18%)33,368 votes no (29.82%)

To repair and modernize classrooms, fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing, and HVAC systems, improve student safety and campus security, construct and upgrade additional classrooms, labs, career technical education facilities and instructional technology to support student achievement in math, science, arts...

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San Juan Unified School District

Measure P

Passed95,406 votes yes (69.45%)41,964 votes no (30.55%)

To repair/upgrade all schools by: repairing aging/deteriorating classrooms/bathrooms/leaky roofs/plumb- ing/drinking fountains/water pipes/electrical wiring; upgrading class- room technology, math/science/computer labs, vocational education classrooms, and outdated fire safety/security systems; removing...

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Arden Manor Recreation and Park District

Measure Q

Failed1,882 votes yes (65.71%)982 votes no (34.29%)

To improve the quality of life for residents of the Arden Manor Recreation and Park District by providing security patrol services for the parks and neighborhoods of the District, improving and renovating parks, community buildings, and aquatics facilities, and adding park and facility safety features,...

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Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Special District 1

Measure C1

Passed384,465 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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Duplicate - City of El Centro

Measure P

Passed6,542 votes yes (50.54%)5,379 votes no (41.55%)

Shall Ordinance No. 16-05A be adopted amending the El Centro Municipal Code in Article III, Sections 25-46-56.3 approving a one-half cent transactions and use tax in addition to the current sales tax rate (raising $5.5M/year until June 30, 2047) to maintain general City services and facilities including...

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Measure Q

Failed5,027 votes yes (38.83%)6,817 votes no (52.66%)

Shall Ordinance No. 16-06 be adopted increasing the existing Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax from 10% to 13% on April 1, 2017 (raising an additional $480,000/year); and applying the Tax to all rent charged by hotel operators, including online travel companies, for the transient occupancy of any hotel...

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