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2024 California statewide ballot measures
LAist has the information you need, in plain English, to make sense of the 10 ballot propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Some California schools are falling apart. Voters will decide whether to fund renovations, repairs, and new construction. -
This proposition would remove stray language in the state constitution that defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. While that language is not legally enforceable anymore, removing it is seen as a proactive measure to make sure it cannot can’t spring back into effect.
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Proposition 4 is a $10 billion bond to pay for climate and environmental projects.
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Should California let new housing and road bonds pass with 55% voter support, rather than today’s threshold of two-thirds?
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The measure would amend the state constitution to prohibit any form of forced labor or servitude, which is currently allowed as punishment for a crime.
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The proposal would raise the minimum wage from the current $16 an hour to $18. Yearly increases from there would be tied to the consumer price index.
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Will the third time be the charm for efforts to repeal a state law restricting local forms of rent control?
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This has been dubbed by opponents as a "revenge initiative." So far, it appears to target only one entity — the L.A.-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Why? Observers says it's really all about rent control.
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The state measure would make a tax on medical providers permanent and would guarantee funding for some Medi-Cal services.
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The measure comes in response to an increase in high-profile “smash-and-grab” robberies and the fentanyl crisis.
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This proposition would eliminate a constitutional provision allowing involuntary servitude for incarcerated persons.
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In Los Angeles, the minimum wage goes up each year based on increases in the consumer price index. On July 1, it went up to $17.28 an hour.
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Proposition 36 would roll back some of the reforms contained in Proposition 47, the 2014 measure approved by voters in 2014.
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If the measure passes, Santa Ana will become the first city in California to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in its municipal elections.
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If successful, Measure FF would cost the city $550,000 per year compared to $84,000 per year currently.
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Independent redistricting commission ballot measure would end political appointments to draw boundaries.
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The measure seeks to put Los Angeles residents in charge of determining council district boundaries, seizing that power away from politicians.
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This measure is a hodgepodge of charter amendments meant to clarify rules that have caused confusion — or to set new rules to address problems.
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Incumbent Scott Schmerelson faces off against Dan Chang.
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Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits. Candidates Jillian Burgos and Adrin Nazarian are facing off for the seat.
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