Ballot: Overview —Tuesday November 8, 2016 —California General Election
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Prop. 51 — Bonds for School Facilities
Passing7,516,142 votes yes (55.2%)6,104,294 votes no (44.8%)
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.
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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...
Learn MoreProp. 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...
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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...
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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.
Learn MoreProp. 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...
Learn MoreProp. 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 Q
Failing23,907 votes yes (46.24%)27,793 votes no (53.76%)
Shall the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors establish by ordinance the Department of Finance and consolidate therewith the offices of the county Auditor-Controller and county Treasurer-Tax Collector?
Learn MoreMeasure R
Failing24,964 votes yes (48.33%)26,693 votes no (51.67%)
Shall the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors create an elective office for the Department of Finance?
Learn MoreMeasure S
Passing37,523 votes yes (65.8%)19,505 votes no (34.2%)
To maintain and improve essential services, including public safety,job creation; crime investigation/prosecution; environmental cleanup/restoration; children/family mental health; drug rehabilitation; other County services, shall Humboldt County establish a $1 - $3 per square foot, based upon type of...
Learn MoreMeasure U
Failing27,046 votes yes (48.83%)28,344 votes no (51.17%)
To supplement existing funding for maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of existing transportation including trails and transit; local match leveraging of state/federal funds for road, trail, and transit infrastructure; and retention of existing commercial air service, shall the Humboldt County...
Learn MoreMeasure V
Passing30,250 votes yes (54.62%)25,136 votes no (45.38%)
Shall an ordinance be adopted to preserve mobile home parks in unincorporated areas of Humboldt County as important sources of affordable housing by: regulating pass-through fees, regulating fee spikes when a home is sold, and regulating monthly lot rents, which would be limited to annual increases pegged...
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Measure E
Passing2,707 votes yes (58.38%)1,930 votes no (41.62%)
To protect and maintain essential City services, including increasing and restoring police officers and programs, repairing aging/deteriorating streets and potholes, parks maintenance, and programs for youth and seniors, shall the City of Fortuna establish a ¾ cent sales tax, sun-setting in 8 years providing...
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Measure F
Passing3,953 votes yes (51.73%)3,688 votes no (48.27%)
Shall the City of Arcata continue to impose a three percent (3%) utility users tax (Resolution No. 156-63) on the ordinary use of utility services in the City, including gas, electric, water, wastewater, and communications services, and automatically terminating in eight years, separate from and without...
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Measure G
Passing124 votes yes (62.63%)74 votes no (37.37%)
Shall a ¾ cent transaction and use tax be continued in the City of Trinidad for four years, starting on April 1,2017
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Measure O
Passing5,577 votes yes (57.85%)4,063 votes no (42.15%)
Shall the 250 limit on dwelling units for living accommodations for low income persons and families and for the blind, elderly and disabled to be developed, constructed or acquired by public bodies within the City of Eureka be amended to provide that the number of low income rental units authorized shall...
Learn MoreMeasure P
Passing5,625 votes yes (57.6%)4,140 votes no (42.4%)
Shall Section 201 of the Charter of the City of Eureka be amended to allow voters to elect a City Councilmember to represent them from the ward in which the residents are registered to vote?
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Measure T
Passing572 votes yes (53.41%)499 votes no (46.59%)
Should the City of Rio Dell, by the necessary and appropriate action, permit commercial cannabis business activity, including cannabis cultivation, testing, processing and sales, within the area of the City that is located to the north of the Eel River and commonly referred to as the Sawmill Annexation...
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Measure H
Passing5,212 votes yes (79.69%)1,328 votes no (20.31%)
To renew and continue to support academic excellence, provide stable funding the State cannot take away; maintain/expand art, music and dance programs; reduce class sizes; fund school nurse programs to maintain/promote good health; and provide funds for necessary staffing; shall Arcata Elementary School...
Learn MoreMeasure I
Passing4,795 votes yes (74.78%)1,617 votes no (25.22%)
To improve the quality of education with funding that cannot be taken by the State; replace outdated and energy-inefficient heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems; improve playgrounds and playfields for school and community use; make health and safety Improvements; and modernize classrooms,...
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Measure K
Passing960 votes yes (58.15%)691 votes no (41.85%)
To improve the quality of education with funding that cannot be taken by the State; make health, safety and handicapped accessibility improvements; modernize/renovate and construct classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; replace aging temporary portables with permanent classrooms; and improve student...
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Measure L
Failing683 votes yes (46.21%)795 votes no (53.79%)
To protect the quality of education with funding that cannot be taken by the State; repair or replace leaky roofs; improve student access to computers and modem technology; replace aging plumbing systems; modernize/renovate outdated classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; and make health, safety,...
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Measure M
Passing223 votes yes (77.16%)66 votes no (22.84%)
To improve the quality of education with funding that cannot be taken by the State; modernize, construct, and/or renovate classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; replace temporary portables with permanent classrooms; increase student access to computers and modern technology; and improve P.E. fields...
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Measure N
Passing1,613 votes yes (57.26%)1,204 votes no (42.74%)
To improve the quality of education at local elementary schools with funding that cannot be taken by the state; repair or replace leaky roofs; improve student access to modem technology; install solar to reduce utility costs; and modernize or construct classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; shall...
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Measure H
Passing55,167 votes yes (55.8%)43,615 votes no (44.2%)
To improve college classrooms and facilities providing education and job training opportunities for students, local residents/ veterans, renovate and expand science, technology, engineering and math labs, training facilities and programs for fire, law enforcement, emergency medical, welding, manufacturing/automotive...
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