Ballot Guide

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1D

Proposition 1D: Redirects Proposition 10 (1998) funds Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 1,633,107 (34%) No votes: 3,157,680 (66%)

Introduction

In 1998, voters approved Proposition 10, which imposed additional taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, with revenues used to pay for early childhood development programs. The initiative created the...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1B

Proposition 1B: Payments to K-12 education Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 1,834,242 (38.1%) No votes: 2,975,560 (61.9%)

Introduction

California's education funding is guided by the mandates of Proposition 98, a formula for setting minimum annual funding for K-12 schools and community colleges. It was passed by voters...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1E

Proposition 1E: The Mental Health Services Act: Proposition 63 Amendments Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 1,597,907 (33.5%) No votes: 3,169,163 (66.5%)

Introduction

Proposition 1E would amend the Mental Health Services Act by transferring funds designated for mental health programs into the state's General Fund for a two-year period. The Mental Health Services Act, established in 2004 with the passage of...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1C

Proposition 1C: Allows state to borrow from lottery profits Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 1,708,800 (35.6%) No votes: 3,085,138 (64.4%)

Introduction

The California State Lottery was created in 1984 with the passage of Proposition 37. After operating costs and payment of prizes, profits from the lottery are dedicated to educational institutitions. Under Prop. 37 guidelines, lottery payments to...

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1A

Proposition 1A: Changes the way the state sets aside "rainy day" funds Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 1,668,216 (34.6%) No votes: 3,152,141 (65.4%)

Proposition 1A is the centerpiece of the February 2009 budget package created by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Legislature. Prop. 1A would make significant changes to the state's budgetary procedures regarding rainy day reserve accounts and state spending.

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February 5, 2008 Ballot Prop. 97

Proposition 97: Tribal Compacts Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 4,786,884 (55.5%) No votes: 3,838,892 (44.5%) Overview

Propositions 94–97 are referendums on four recent governor-approved Indian gaming compacts. If the propositions pass, compacts for the Agua Caliente, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians will go into effect. If rejected, the four...

February 5, 2008 Ballot Prop. 96

Proposition 96: Tribal Compacts Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 4,785,413 (55.5%) No votes: 3,844,408 (44.5%) Overview

Propositions 94–97 are referendums on four recent governor-approved Indian gaming compacts. If the propositions pass, compacts for the Agua Caliente, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians will go into effect. If rejected, the four...

February 5, 2008 Ballot Prop. 95

Proposition 95: Tribal Compacts Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 4,809,573 (55.6%) No votes: 3,841,352 (44.4%) Overview

Propositions 94 - 97 are referendums on four recent governor-approved Indian gaming compacts. If the propositions pass, compacts for the Agua Caliente, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians will go into effect. If rejected, the four...

February 5, 2008 Ballot Prop. 94

Proposition 94: Tribal Compacts Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 4,812,313 (55.6%) No votes: 3,848,998 (44.4%) Overview

Propositions 94–97 are referendums on four recent governor-approved Indian gaming compacts. If the propositions pass, compacts for the Agua Caliente, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians will go into effect. If rejected, the four...

February 5, 2008 Ballot Prop. 93

Proposition 93: Term Limits Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 3,961,466 (46.4%) No votes: 4,574,826 (53.6%) Overview

Proposition 93 would impose limits on legislators' terms in office. It would reduce the total amount of time a person may serve in the state legislature from 14 years to 12 years. It would allow a person to serve a total of 12 years either in the Assembly, the Senate, or a combination of both. It also provides a...