Editorial: Figuring out California’s 17 ballot propositions: Here are the L.A. Times’ endorsements
Californians haven’t faced this many state propositions on a single ballot since 2000. There are 17 measures altogether, including a referendum on the plastic bag ban passed two years ago.
Some of the propositions will be easy for voters to find information about; others, not so much. The Times’ editorial board did extensive research and reporting on the measures before coming up with recommendations. Here they are with links to the full editorials.
Proposition 51 (school bonds): No
Proposition 52 (Medi-Cal hospital fees): Yes
Proposition 53 (revenue bond voter approval): No
Proposition 54 (legislative transparency): Yes
Proposition 55 (income tax extension): No
Proposition 56 (tobacco tax): Yes
Proposition 57 (criminal sentencing and parole): Yes
Proposition 58 (bilingual education): Yes
Proposition 59 (Citizens United constitutional amendment): No
Proposition 60 (condom use in adult films): No
Proposition 61 (state prescription drug purchases): No
Proposition 62 (repeal death penalty): Yes
Proposition 63 (gun regulation): Yes
Proposition 64 (marijuana legalization): Yes
Proposition 65 (carryout bag fees): No
Proposition 66 (accelerate death penalty): No
Proposition 67 (Plastic bag ban referendum): Yes
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