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Stories related to: Propositions 2016

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California Counts

California High Court Puts Proposition 66 On Hold

December 20, 2016 | Ben Adler

The California Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a November ballot measure that seeks to streamline the state’s death penalty system to consider a lawsuit filed by Proposition 66 opponents.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Proposition 66 Passed -- Now What For Jerry Brown?

December 8, 2016

California voters passed Proposition 66, which would expedite the death penalty in the state. However, Gov. Jerry Brown has publicly expressed opposition to it for years and is now caught in a difficult place.

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Legislative Democrats Pass House Rules That Test Prop 54

December 6, 2016 | Ben Adler

Proposition 54 is already being tested at the state Capitol, less than one month after its approval by California voters. The ballot measure requires the Legislature to post bills in print and online for 72 hours before taking final votes.

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California Voters Reject Prop 53, Pass Prop 66

November 22, 2016 | Ben Adler

Two weeks after Election Day, the Associated Press has called the final two unresolved California ballot measures.

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Sac Bee Reporter Explains What Comes Next With Legal Marijuana In California

November 16, 2016

Voters passed Proposition 64 by a significant margin, legalizing marijuana in the Golden State. Peter Hecht has been studying cannabis in California for decades; he joins us to discuss the impact of legal pot on our state’s economy and people.

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The Reasoning Behind Prop. 61's Rejection By Californians

November 16, 2016

Why did Californians oppose Proposition 61, meant to reduce the cost of prescription drug prices? Roger Salazar with the Yes on 61 campaign discusses with UC Berkeley’s Richard Scheffler.

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What Became Of California's Remaining Election Ballots

November 15, 2016

Ben Adler joins us with updated information on ballot counts and how California propositions still to be decided are faring.

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State Government

California's Plastic Bag Ban Now In Effect Statewide

November 10, 2016 | Ben Adler

California voters have upheld the state’s single-use plastic bag ban. The Associated Press says Proposition 67 has passed. It currently holds a 52-to-48 percent lead. That leaves just two state ballot measures too close to call.

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Voters Approve Recreational Marijuana, Cigarette Tax, Education Measures And More

November 9, 2016 | Daniel Potter | Ben Adler

Californians have legalized recreational marijuana, raised the tobacco tax and implemented tighter gun and ammunition control measures, while rejecting a bid to abolish capital punishment.

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Recapping National And Local Results For 2016 Election

November 9, 2016

Results from the Nov. 8 Election are in. We will go to various sources to give commentary and analysis on the outcomes of propositions and races both national and local.

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Time To Cram: California's 17 Ballot Measure Propositions Explained

The 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.

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Proposition FAQs

Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 65, Money From Carry-Out Bags

October 10, 2016

Proposition 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 Procedures

October 10, 2016

Proposition 66 shortens process of death penalty appeals to “mend, not end” capital punishment.

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Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 67, Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum

October 10, 2016

Proposition 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 Sales

October 9, 2016

Proposition 63 regulates ammunition sales, requires lost and stolen guns be reported, makes gun theft a felony.

Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 64, Marijuana Legalization

October 9, 2016

Proposition 64 makes recreational marijuana legal in California for adults 21 and over.

Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 61, Prescription Drug Costs

October 8, 2016

Proposition 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 Penalty

October 8, 2016

Proposition 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 Question

October 7, 2016

Proposition 59 is an advisory measure that seeks constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United court ruling.

Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 60, Condoms In Pornographic Films

October 7, 2016

Proposition 60 places specific language into law mandating use of condoms in porn films.

Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 57, Parole, Sentencing And Court Procedures

October 6, 2016

Proposition 57 makes it easier for state inmates to be released from prison if they demonstrate rehabilitation.

Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 58, English Language Education

October 6, 2016

Proposition 58 eliminates a law that schools teach students in English only.

Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 55, Extension Of Income Tax Increase

October 5, 2016

Proposition 55 extends for another 12 years the temporary tax increases mandated by earlier proposition.

Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 56, Tobacco Tax Increase

October 5, 2016

Proposition 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 Bills

October 4, 2016

Proposition 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 Bonds

October 4, 2016

Proposition 53 requires voter approval for any project paid for with $2 billion or more in revenue bonds.

Maya Sugarman / KPCC

Time To Cram: California's 17 Ballot Measure Propositions Explained

October 3, 2016

The 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-Cal

October 3, 2016

Proposition 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 Bonds

October 3, 2016

Proposition 51 allows the sale of $9 billion in bonds to pay for new K-12 and community college facilities.

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