PROP VOTER GUIDE

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PROP 2 - YES

School Bonds

This measure authorizes $10 billion to repair, upgrade, and build facilities for K-12 public schools and community colleges, including charter schools. Prop 2 ensures that students learn in safe, modern environments while protecting local control—funds are used only for projects approved by local districts with community input. Plus, there are strong accountability protections for taxpayers.

PROP 3 - YES

Same Sex Marriage

This measure will amend the California Constitution to affirm that the right to marry is a fundamental right, protecting same-sex and interracial marriages. By aligning our state constitution with current federal laws and Supreme Court decisions, Prop 3 ensures these vital protections remain intact, even if federal protections are rolled back. Let’s safeguard the freedom to marry for all.

PROP 4 - YES

Climate Bonds

This proposition allows California to issue $10 billion in bonds to fund essential projects that help prevent disasters like wildfires, water pollution, and extreme heat. By focusing on disaster prevention, Prop 4 supports local governments, Native American tribes, non-profits, and more. Plus, 40% of the funding will go to lower-income communities and those hardest hit by environmental changes. Let’s invest in our future and protect our state!

PROP 5 - YES

Approval Threshold For Housing Bonds

This measure lowers the voting threshold for passing local bond measures that support affordable housing, public safety, libraries, and transit, from two-thirds to 55%. It empowers local communities to address their unique needs without raising taxes. Prop 5 also includes strict accountability measures like citizen oversight committees and independent audits to ensure funds are spent properly

PROP 6 - YES

Prison Work Constitutional Amendment

This measure will end mandatory work assignments for state prisoners, ensuring that incarcerated individuals can voluntarily choose to work and earn credits without facing punishment for refusing. It’s time to remove involuntary servitude from our constitution and prioritize rehabilitation, allowing people to focus on personal growth and transformation. Prop 6 reflects the values of justice and dignity in 2024.

PROP 32 - YES

Minimun Wage

This measure will gradually raise California’s minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2026, improving the standard of living for millions of workers. Many full-time employees can’t afford the current cost of living, and this increase will help more people cover essentials like rent and groceries, boosting the local economy. It also reduces taxpayer burden by ensuring corporations pay fair wages.

PROP 33 - YES

Costa Hawkins Repeal

This measure empowers local governments to decide on rent control, protecting renters from skyrocketing rents while more affordable housing is built. By repealing the outdated Costa Hawkins Act, cities and counties can regulate rents based on their unique needs. Let’s stop billionaire landlords from profiting off the housing crisis and keep families in their homes.

PROP 34 - NEUTRAL

Medical Drug Negotiations

This measure adds Medi-Cal Rx to state law, allowing California to permanently negotiate lower prescription drug costs for Medi-Cal patients. Prop 34 also holds healthcare providers accountable, requiring them to spend 98% of their revenue on direct patient care and penalizing those who violate the rules. It ensures affordable care and prevents misuse of funds meant to help low-income patients.

PROP 35 - YES

Medi-Cal Funding Tax

This proposition provides permanent funding for Medi-Cal health care services, ensuring millions of Californians—children, low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities—get the care they need. It expands access to primary, emergency, and mental health services without raising individual taxes, while also including strong accountability measures. Let’s protect and improve health care for all!

PROP 36 - NO

Felony Theft Limits

This proposition would turn some misdemeanors into felonies and lengthen prison sentences, costing taxpayers billions without reducing crime. Instead of focusing on prevention and rehabilitation, Prop 36 would send more people to prison for non-violent offenses, taking funding away from essential services like crime prevention and victim support. Let’s keep California safe by investing in solutions that work, not mass incarceration.