As the nation has now entered this post election bubble, voters across the nation are still anxiously waiting upon the results of their local state propositions
There are 12 propositions registered Californian voters were asked to select on their 2020 ballot. Here are the current propositions results and what they encompass.
Prop. 14: Stem Cell Research (PASSED)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 51% (8,355, 327)
No: 49% (8,017,714)
Prop. 14 authorizes $5.5 billion state bonds that will contribute towards stem cell research. In 2004, Prop. 71 was passed, which allowed for stem cell research and California voters approved borrowing $3 billion dollars to fund this program. Prop. 71 created the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Currently, Prop. 14 will allow for more funding to go towards stem cell research. Examples of what the new funding will do includes developing research and therapies for brain and nervous system diseases along with developing cures for heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Individuals who support the approval of Prop. 14 are California Democratic Party, multiple medical institutions, and the UC Board of Regents. On the other hand, the individuals who are against the approval of Prop. 14 are the nonprofit Center for Genetics and Society.
Prop 15: Property Tax Reform (DID NOT PASS)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 48% (7,990,699)
No: 52% (8,661,241)
Prop. 15 would increase funding for certain entities, such as local government, public schools, and community colleges. In 1978, Prop. 13 was passed, which was the taxpayers’ response to limit property taxes. Prop. 13 reduced 57 percent of property taxes on homes, residential businesses, and agricultural locations. Prop. 15 would increase property taxes on commercial real estate that values over $3 million. However, this would not affect private property tax. This new tax revenue would allow 60 percent of property taxes to go towards local governments, while 40 percent would go towards the community colleges and public schools. Individuals who supported the approval of Prop. 15 are multiple Democratic lawmakers and the California Teachers Association. However, the parties against its approval are numerous chambers of commerce, Ted Gaines, and multiple local branches of the NAACP.
Prop. 16: Affirmative Action (DID NOT PASS)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 42.9% (7,041,807)
No: 57.1% (9,390,914)
Prop. 16 would repeal Prop. 209, which was passed in 1996. Prop. 209 banned preferential treatment for race, ethnicity, and gender for admissions into state universities/colleges and in government contracts. On the other hand, Prop. 16 would allow for race, ethnicity, and gender to be a factor for admissions into state universities/colleges and in government contracts. Individuals who support the approval of Prop. 16 include several California Democrats, the ACLU, and the UC Board of regents. However, individuals who are against the approval are two Republican State Senators and multiple former Republican U.S. Representatives.
Prop. 17: Parolee Voting Rights (PASSED)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 58.6% (9,725,867)
No: 41.4% (6,882,599)
Prop. 17 will restore voting rights to those individuals who finish their imprisonment term, but they are out on parole. However, a parolee must be 18 years or older, a California Resident, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter. Individuals who are for the approval of this proposition include several California Democrats, the Women League of Voters, and the ACLU. On the other hand, California State Senator Jim Nielson opposes Prop. 17.
Prop. 18 Allow Age 17 Primary Voters (DID NOT PASS)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 44% (7,324,211)
No: 56% (9,320,673)
Prop. 18 would allow 17 year olds to vote in the primary and special elections if they will be 18 for the next general election. California Secretary of State Alex Padilla along with having majority Democrat support when it was started as an amendment support the approval of this proposition. However, the Republican Party mainly opposed the approval of this proposition.
Prop. 19: Change Property Tax Rules (PASSED)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 51.1% (8,315,045)
No: 48.9 (7,970, 949)
Prop. 19 will allow individuals who lost their home in a natural disaster and homeowners who are 55 or older to transfer their tax assessment to a more expensive home three times. Beforehand, these individuals only had the opportunity to do this once. Additionally, if an individual transfers their home to their child or grandchild and the person receiving the home does not live there, there would be a reassessment on the tax value. Those who are in support of this proposition are the California Association of Realtors. However, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, San Jose Mercury News, East Bay Times and Orange County Register are against passing this proposition.
Prop. 20: Stricter Parole Sentencing (DID NOT PASS)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 38.2% (6,206,934)
No: 61.8% (10,037,057)
Prop. 20 would reclassify unlawful use of credit cards, firearm theft, and vehicle theft as wobblers, which means that they can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies. Additionally, retail organized and serial crimes would be reclassified as wobblers. Individuals who have been convicted of these crimes will have to undergo mandatory DNA collection. The individuals who are in support of Prop. 20 include several law enforcement unions and the Albertsons Safeway grocery chain. However, those who are not in favor of the proposition include the ACLU of Northern California and former Governor Jerry Brown.
Prop. 21 Local Government Rent Control (DID NOT PASS)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 40.1% (6,593,982)
No: 59.9% (9,832,720)
Prop. 21 would allow for local jurisdictions to establish rent control on single family homes, condos and townhomes that are 15 years or older. If Prop. 21 was passed, it would have replaced Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995, which allows a landlord to raise the rent after a tenant moves out. However, with Prop. 21, it would have limited how much landlords can raise the rent of a unit that is not occupied 15 percent over three years. People who were in support of this proposition include the California Democratic Party, Michael Weinstein, and Bernie Sanders. On the other hand, the parties against its approval were real estate groups, trade unions, and veteran groups.
Prop. 22 App-Based Drivers as Contractors, Not Employees (PASSED)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 58.6% (9,699,202)
No: 41.4% (6,842,880)
Prop. 22 will allow app-based drivers, such as Uber, Lyft, Doordash, etc. to become independent contractors instead of employees. These individuals will have to adhere to the new wage and labor rules along with exempting them from Assembly Bill 5. Individuals who are in support of Prop. 22 include app-based driving companies and multiple chambers of commerce organizations. However, those who are not in the favor of the proposition include Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Elizabeth Warren,
Prop. 23 Dialysis Clinic Standards (DID NOT PASS)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 36.4% (5,974,798)
No: 63.6% (10,430,656)
Prop. 23 would require dialysis clinics to have at least one physician present during the time of the patient’s treatment. Then, the physician is to document patient infection data to the state along with awaiting the state’s approval before closing. Individuals for the approval of this proposition are the SEIU Healthcare Workers Union. Forr-profit clinics are against the approval of this proposition.
Prop. 24 Expand Consumer Privacy (PASSED)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 56.1% (9,126,914)
No: 43.9% (7,131,021)
Prop. 24 will add new changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act that took effect in January. Prop. 24 will make companies honor their consumer’s request for not sharing and selling their information. Additionally, consumers can also choose to not have their information used for marketing reasons. If a consumer information is released, they can also request for it to be deleted or corrected if incorrect. Alastair Mactaggart and Andrew Yang are listed as supporters for this proposition, while The ACLU of California and Consumer Federation of California oppose this proposition.
Prop. 25 Approve Replacing Cash Bail (DID NOT PASS)
Results provided by the Associated Press
Yes: 43.6% (7,053,586)
No: 56.4% (9,109,811)
Prop. 25 is a referendum that would have replaced California’s cash bail with calculated risk assessments. This means that if a detained suspect is low risk, they will be granted pretrial release. Additionally, superior courts will have to create pretrial assessment division in order to make the recommendations for release. Individuals who are in support of this proposition include the California Democratic lawmakers, the California Democratic Party and the League of Women Voters.While those who oppose Prop. 25 include the American Bail Coalition, several chambers of commerce and Human Rights Watch.