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November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 62

Proposition 62: Repeal of the Death Penalty Official Results

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

Yes votes: 6,361,788 (46.8%) No votes: 7,218,625 (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. Fiscal Impact: Net ongoing reduction in state and county criminal justice...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 60

Proposition 60: Condom Requirement in Pornographic Films Official Results

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

Yes votes: 6,168,388 (46.3%) No votes: 7,146,039 (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. Fiscal Impact: Likely reduction of state and local tax...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 58

Proposition 58: Allow Non-English Languages in Public 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: 9,994,454 (73.5%) No votes: 3,598,855 (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...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 59

Proposition 59: Overturn of Citizens United Act Advisory Question Official Results

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

Yes votes: 6,845,943 (53.2%) No votes: 6,027,084 (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...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 57

Proposition 57: Parole for Non-Violent Criminals; Juvenile Court Trial Requirements Official Results

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

Yes votes: 8,790,723 (64.5%) No votes: 4,847,354 (35.5%)

Allows parole consideration for nonviolent felons. Authorizes sentence credits for rehabilitation, good behavior, and education. Provides juvenile court judge decides whether juvenile will be prosecuted as adult. Fiscal Impact: Net state savings likely in the tens of...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 56

Proposition 56: Tobacco Tax Increase Official Results

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

Yes votes: 8,980,448 (64.4%) No votes: 4,957,994 (35.6%)

Increases cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack, with equivalent increase on other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes containing nicotine. Fiscal Impact: Additional net state revenue of $1 billion to $1.4 billion in 2017–18, with potentially lower revenues in future years. Revenues would be used primarily to...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 55

Proposition 55: Extension of Personal Income Tax Increases Official Results

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

Yes votes: 8,594,273 (63.3%) No votes: 4,988,329 (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. Fiscal Impact: Increased state revenues—$4 billion to $9 billion annually...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 54

Proposition 54: Publication of Legislative Bills Prior to Vote Official Results

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

Yes votes: 8,607,266 (65.4%) No votes: 4,559,903 (34.6%)

Prohibits Legislature from passing any bill unless published on Internet for 72 hours before vote. Requires Legislature to record its proceedings and post on Internet. Authorizes use of recordings. Fiscal Impact: One-time costs of $1 million to $2 million and ongoing costs of about $1 million...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 51

Proposition 51: Public School Facilities Improvement Official Results

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

Yes votes: 7,516,142 (55.2%) No votes: 6,104,294 (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. Fiscal Impact: State costs of about $17.6 billion to pay off both the...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 52

Proposition 52: Voter Approval to Divert Hospital Fees to Medi-Cal Official Results

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

Yes votes: 9,427,714 (70.1%) No votes: 4,026,710 (29.9%)

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. Fiscal Impact: Uncertain fiscal effect, ranging from relatively little impact to annual state General Fund savings...