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November 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 4

Proposition 4: Authorizes Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands From Climate Risks. Legislative Statute. Authorizes Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands From Climate Risks. Legislative Statute. Summary

Proposition 4 is a legislatively referred bond act which permits the state to sell a $10 billion bond to fund assorted projects to reduce climate change risks including...

November 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 3

Proposition 3: Constitutional Right to Marriage. Legislative Constitutional Amendment Summary

Proposition 3 is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. It would update the language in the California Constitution so that it mirrors what federal courts have ruled about who can marry. Specifically, the measure repeals Proposition 8 (2008), which defined marriage in the state constitution as between one man and one woman.The proposition would also add text establishing a right to marry as furtherance of the right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness...

November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot Endorsements

For each election, staff at the IGS Library compile endorsements from key state newspapers, non-profit organizations, political parties, and unions. For the November election, we begin checking websites for endorsements in mid-September and continue checking weekly until Election Day.

Table Coding Key

Y = Yes, the group endorses the measure.

N = No, the group does not endorse the measure.

NP = Stated NO POSITION

NEU = Stated NEUTRAL

Blank = no endorsement made and did not state NP or NEU

* = No Endorsements found...

California Ballot Proposition Guides

These guides contain concise descriptions of ballot measures including non-partisan analyses, official voter information, background materials, pro-and-con websites, newspaper articles and editorials, opinion polls, political endorsements, and financial contribution records.

March 5, 2024 Primary Election

Title Yes votes* No votes* Proposition 1, (2024) The Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure 3,636,734 3,610,511 Proposition Endorsements Source: California Secretary of State. (2024)...

The Library Corner - Spring 2024 Edition

March 22, 2024
Accessing our Historical Collections 1920-1983

Did you know that IGS Library historical materials collected before 1983 are not readily discoverable in UC Library Search, the UC library catalog??

In addition to policy reports, pamphlets, books and journals, the IGS Library has an extensive historical collection of state and local government information. Library staff utilize our knowledge of the collection along with several analog tools or “card catalogs” to assist researchers with uncovering materials for their work.

We rely heavily on the Author...

March 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 1

Proposition 1: The Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure. Authorizes $6.38 Billion in Bonds to Build Mental Health Treatment Facilities for Those With Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges; Provides Housing for the Homeless. Legislative Statute. Summary

Proposition 1 has been placed on the ballot by the California State Legislature and consists of two components, one that amends an existing law and one that establishes a new bond.

In general terms, Prop. 1 will create housing and treatment options, especially...

March 5, 2024 Primary Election Ballot Endorsements

Newspapers

Prop 1

East Bay Times Y Los Angeles Times Y Mercury News Y...

November 8, 2022 General Election

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 1 (2022): Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom 7,176,810 (66.9%) 3,553,545 (33.1%) Proposition 26 (2022): Gambling on Tribal Lands 3,514,565 (33.0%) 7,129,033 (67.0%) Proposition 27 (2022): Online and Mobile Sports Betting in California 1...

Paul King

Library Supervisor and PPIC Coordinator
Institute of Governmental Studies
Paul King is the Circulation Supervisor and PPIC Coordinator for the Institute of Governmental Studies Library. In addition, he serves as reference staff and a technical services professional. Paul studied political science at Evergreen College in Olympia, WA.