State Government California Enacts Highest Statewide Minimum Wage April 4, 2016 | Ben Adler California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a statewide $15 per hour minimum wage into law. Although the law has drawn fierce opposition from business groups, there appears to be no talk of a push to overturn the law using California’s referendum process. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Minimum Wage Initiative Eligible For November Ballot March 22, 2016 | Ben Adler A union-backed voter initiative to raise California’s minimum wage to $15 an hour is now eligible for the November ballot.
State Government Introducing Prop 50, California's Lone June Statewide Ballot Measure February 1, 2016 | Ben Adler The Secretary of State’s office has assigned a ballot number to the only statewide measure in California’s June primary election.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 65, Money From Carry-Out BagsOctober 10, 2016Proposition 65 requires grocery stores to turn over money from sale of reusable bags to a new state fund.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 66, Death Penalty ProceduresOctober 10, 2016Proposition 66 shortens process of death penalty appeals to “mend, not end” capital punishment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 67, Plastic Bag Ban Veto ReferendumOctober 10, 2016Proposition 67 clears a path for a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags to go into effect.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 63, Gun And Ammunition SalesOctober 9, 2016Proposition 63 regulates ammunition sales, requires lost and stolen guns be reported, makes gun theft a felony.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 64, Marijuana LegalizationOctober 9, 2016Proposition 64 makes recreational marijuana legal in California for adults 21 and over.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 61, Prescription Drug CostsOctober 8, 2016Proposition 61 tries to reduce prescription drug costs by tying what state pays to what the VA Department pays.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 62, Repeal The Death PenaltyOctober 8, 2016Proposition 62 bans the death penalty and replaces it with life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 59, Overturn Citizens United Act advisory QuestionOctober 7, 2016Proposition 59 is an advisory measure that seeks constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United court ruling.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 60, Condoms In Pornographic FilmsOctober 7, 2016Proposition 60 places specific language into law mandating use of condoms in porn films.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 57, Parole, Sentencing And Court ProceduresOctober 6, 2016Proposition 57 makes it easier for state inmates to be released from prison if they demonstrate rehabilitation.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 58, English Language EducationOctober 6, 2016Proposition 58 eliminates a law that schools teach students in English only.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 55, Extension Of Income Tax IncreaseOctober 5, 2016Proposition 55 extends for another 12 years the temporary tax increases mandated by earlier proposition.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 56, Tobacco Tax IncreaseOctober 5, 2016Proposition 56 raises the tax rate for tobacco from one of lowest in the country to one of the highest.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 54, Public Display Of Legislative BillsOctober 4, 2016Proposition 54 requires that state bills be printed and posted online three days before they can be passed.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 53, Public Vote On Revenue BondsOctober 4, 2016Proposition 53 requires voter approval for any project paid for with $2 billion or more in revenue bonds.
Time To Cram: California's 17 Ballot Measure Propositions ExplainedOctober 3, 2016The general election's right around the corner and it's time to get prepped. We've gathered up what you need to know for each of the 17 statewide propositions.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 52, Private Hospital Fees For Medi-CalOctober 3, 2016Proposition 52 makes permanent a fee paid by private hospitals that helps the state obtain Medi-Cal funds.
Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 51, Public School Facility BondsOctober 3, 2016Proposition 51 allows the sale of $9 billion in bonds to pay for new K-12 and community college facilities.
