A break-down of the propositions on the 2018 California ballot
November 6, 2018
Proposition 1: Allows for $4 billion in general obligation bonds to fund for veterans and low-income residents
Proposition 2: Invests in housing for those with mental illnesses
Proposition 3: Allocates $8.9 billion for infrastructure projects including water supply, sustainability and wildlife
Proposition 4: Finances $1.5 billion for children’s hospitals
Proposition 5: Allows for homeowners over 55 years old to save on property taxes when moving to a new home
Proposition 6: Repeals fuel and vehicle tax recently passed, decreasing funds for road and highway infrastructure
Proposition 7: Allows legislature to change daylight savings time with two-thirds vote
Proposition 8: Requires kidney dialysis clinics to pay rebates and have revenues limited by a formula
Proposition 9: Removed from ballot
Proposition 10: Allows counties and cities to decide rent controls and other jurisdictions on residential property
Proposition 11: Requires ambulance service providers to remain “on-call” while taking breaks
Proposition 12: Requires conditions for confining farm animals, prohibits sale of animal products not in line with these requirements
Check out the official voter guide for more information.
For more information, check out these resources:
VoteSure: California Secretary of State’s official list of nonpartisan election resources
Ballotpedia: Nonprofit and nonpartisan encyclopedia containing information on candidates on the ballot
Voter’s Edge California: Nonprofit and nonpartisan project between Maplight and the League of Women Voters of California with in-depth information on what’s on your ballot
