California Propositions
Prop 19
LEGALIZES MARIJUANA UNDER CALIFORNIA BUT NOT FEDERAL LAW. PERMITS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REGULATE AND TAX COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF MARIJUANA. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Arguments
The passing of proposition 19 would allow individuals 21 and older to grow, possess, and transport marijuana for their own personal use, but would remain illegal under federal law. Possessing marijuana on school grounds may continue to remain illegal on campus grounds.
PROS
COMMON SENSE CONTROL OF MARIJUANA. Stops wasting taxpayer dollars on failed marijuana prohibition. Controls and taxes marijuana like alcohol. Makes marijuana available only to adults. Adds criminal penalties for giving it to anyone under 21. Weakens drug cartels. Enforces road and workplace safety. Generates billions in revenue. Saves taxpayers money.
COMMON SENSE CONTROL OF MARIJUANA. Stops wasting taxpayer dollars on failed marijuana prohibition. Controls and taxes marijuana like alcohol. Makes marijuana available only to adults. Adds criminal penalties for giving it to anyone under 21. Weakens drug cartels. Enforces road and workplace safety. Generates billions in revenue. Saves taxpayers money.
CONS
Opposed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) because allows drivers to smoke marijuana until the moment they climb behind the wheel. Endangers public safety. Jeopardizes $9,400,000,000.00 in school funding, billions in federal contracts, thousands of jobs. Opposed by California's Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, Firefighters and District Attorneys. Vote "No" on 19.
Opposed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) because allows drivers to smoke marijuana until the moment they climb behind the wheel. Endangers public safety. Jeopardizes $9,400,000,000.00 in school funding, billions in federal contracts, thousands of jobs. Opposed by California's Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, Firefighters and District Attorneys. Vote "No" on 19.
Prop 21
ESTABLISHES $18 ANNUAL VEHICLE LICENSE SURCHARGE TO HELP FUND STATE PARKS AND WILDLIFE PROGRAMS. GRANTS SURCHARGED VEHICLES FREE ADMISSION TO ALL STATE PARKS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Arguments
Non-commercial vehicles will be subjected to the annual surcharge if this propositions passes. Commuting students that drive will be affected. CSULB students have already seen an increase in tuition, parking permits, etc. By voting for this proposition, students affected will need to allocate an additional 18 dollars out of their yearly budget to pay for the surcharge.
PROS
California's state parks and beaches are in peril and face irreparable damage. Prop. 21 establishes vitally-needed Trust Fund to keep parks open, maintained, and safe. Protects economic benefits to California from parks-related tourism. Prohibits politicians' raids, and mandates Annual Audits and Citizens' Oversight.
California's state parks and beaches are in peril and face irreparable damage. Prop. 21 establishes vitally-needed Trust Fund to keep parks open, maintained, and safe. Protects economic benefits to California from parks-related tourism. Prohibits politicians' raids, and mandates Annual Audits and Citizens' Oversight.
CONS
Prop. 21 is a cynical plan to bring back the car tax. Politicians in Sacramento are already scheming to divert existing park funds to other wasteful programs so overall park funding doesn't increase but car taxes do. Say No to car taxes and wrong priorities.
Prop. 21 is a cynical plan to bring back the car tax. Politicians in Sacramento are already scheming to divert existing park funds to other wasteful programs so overall park funding doesn't increase but car taxes do. Say No to car taxes and wrong priorities.
Prop 22
PROHIBITS THE STATE FROM BORROWING OR TAKING FUNDS USED FOR TRANSPORTATION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Arguments
If they prohibit taking funds used for transportation or local government projects and services, there would need to be another source of borrowing money. Would this mean continuing to take away from funding CSU and UC systems?
PROS
YES on 22 stops state politicians from taking local government funds. 22 stops the State from taking gas taxes voters have dedicated to transportation. 22 protects local services: 9-1-1 emergency response, police, fire, libraries, transit, road repairs. Supported by California Fire Chiefs Association, California Police Chiefs Association, California Library Association.
YES on 22 stops state politicians from taking local government funds. 22 stops the State from taking gas taxes voters have dedicated to transportation. 22 protects local services: 9-1-1 emergency response, police, fire, libraries, transit, road repairs. Supported by California Fire Chiefs Association, California Police Chiefs Association, California Library Association.
CONS
California's teachers, firefighters, nurses, and taxpayer advocates say NO on 22. If 22 passes, public schools stand to lose billions of dollars. 22 takes money firefighters use to fight fires and natural disasters while protecting redevelopment agencies and their developer friends. Another proposition that sounds good, but makes things worse.
California's teachers, firefighters, nurses, and taxpayer advocates say NO on 22. If 22 passes, public schools stand to lose billions of dollars. 22 takes money firefighters use to fight fires and natural disasters while protecting redevelopment agencies and their developer friends. Another proposition that sounds good, but makes things worse.
Prop 24
REPEALS RECENT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW BUSINESSES TO LOWER THEIR TAX LIABILITY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Arguments
The initiative, supported by the California Teachers Association, would repeal three corporate tax breaks adopted by the Legislature in late 2008 and early 2009. They are estimated to save businesses an estimated $1.3 billion a year. The state's largest teachers union and other supporters of Proposition 24 say the revenue drain on the state budget will mean less money for schools, health care and public safety while benefiting multi-state corporations.
PROS
Prop. 24 stops $1.7 billion in new special tax breaks for wealthy, multi-state corporations. They get unfair tax loopholes without creating one new job while small businesses get virtually no benefit. Public schools, health-care and public safety should come before tax loopholes.
Prop. 24 stops $1.7 billion in new special tax breaks for wealthy, multi-state corporations. They get unfair tax loopholes without creating one new job while small businesses get virtually no benefit. Public schools, health-care and public safety should come before tax loopholes.
CONS
CALIFORNIA NEEDS JOBS, NOT A JOBS TAX! Prop. 24 doesn't guarantee $1 for our classrooms and REDUCES long-term revenues for schools and vital services. It would hurt small businesses, tax job creation, send jobs OUT of California—costing us 144,000 jobs. Families can't afford 24's new taxes.
CALIFORNIA NEEDS JOBS, NOT A JOBS TAX! Prop. 24 doesn't guarantee $1 for our classrooms and REDUCES long-term revenues for schools and vital services. It would hurt small businesses, tax job creation, send jobs OUT of California—costing us 144,000 jobs. Families can't afford 24's new taxes.
Prop 25
CHANGES LEGISLATIVE VOTE REQUIREMENT TO PASS BUDGET AND BUDGET-RELATED LEGISLATION FROM TWO-THIRDS TO A SIMPLE MAJORITY. RETAINS TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Arguments
Passing the budget allows colleges to know whether they will receive additional funds or cuts. There needs to be a 2/3 vote currently. This proposition would change it to a simple majority vote.
PROS
Prop. 25 reforms California's broken state budget process. Holds legislators accountable for late budgets by stopping their pay and benefits every day the budget is late. Ends budget gridlock by allowing a majority of legislators to pass the budget, but DOES NOT LOWER THE 2⁄3 vote required to raise taxes.
Prop. 25 reforms California's broken state budget process. Holds legislators accountable for late budgets by stopping their pay and benefits every day the budget is late. Ends budget gridlock by allowing a majority of legislators to pass the budget, but DOES NOT LOWER THE 2⁄3 vote required to raise taxes.
CONS
Politicians and special interests are promoting Prop. 25 to make it easier for politicians to raise taxes and restrict our constitutional right to reject bad laws. 25 doesn't punish politicians. They'll just increase their lavish expense accounts. NO on 25—Protect constitutional safeguards against higher taxes and wasteful spending.
Politicians and special interests are promoting Prop. 25 to make it easier for politicians to raise taxes and restrict our constitutional right to reject bad laws. 25 doesn't punish politicians. They'll just increase their lavish expense accounts. NO on 25—Protect constitutional safeguards against higher taxes and wasteful spending.
Disclaimer
Most of the information on this page regarding the content was taken directly from the official voters guide website, which can be found at http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/
Further Reading
http://www.nctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/article_9f5ea689-34f3-5723-b90f-0adcc7d747a6.html
Image Credit
PROP 19 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/legalizefreedom/3817905371/sizes/sq/
PROP 21 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/macieklew/3143400721/sizes/s/
PROP 22 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joiseyshowaa/4810679850/sizes/t/
PROP 24 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bensonkua/2784074899/sizes/sq/
PROP 25 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adriarichards/4369276799/sizes/sq/
Most of the information on this page regarding the content was taken directly from the official voters guide website, which can be found at http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/
Further Reading
http://www.nctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/article_9f5ea689-34f3-5723-b90f-0adcc7d747a6.html
Image Credit
PROP 19 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/legalizefreedom/3817905371/sizes/sq/
PROP 21 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/macieklew/3143400721/sizes/s/
PROP 22 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joiseyshowaa/4810679850/sizes/t/
PROP 24 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bensonkua/2784074899/sizes/sq/
PROP 25 Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adriarichards/4369276799/sizes/sq/
