PROP 1Housing
Housing affordability bonds
Authorizes borrowing for affordable housing and veterans’ home loans.
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PROP 2Government
State rainy day fund
Changes rules for state reserves and debt payments.
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PROP 3Taxes
Tax funding for schools and health care
Extends an existing tax on high incomes.
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PROP 4Government
Public campaign financing
Changes restrictions on public funding of election campaigns.
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PROP 5Government
Statewide recall elections
Changes the process for filling vacancies after recalls.
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PROP 37Housing
Loans for middle-income homebuyers
Creates a loan program for qualified new homes.
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PROP 38Health
Immunology research bonds
Authorizes borrowing for medical research.
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PROP 39Government
Voter identification requirements
Adds voter identification requirements.
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PROP 40Taxes
One-time tax on certain taxpayers
Creates a one-time tax on certain taxpayers.
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PROP 41Taxes
Special tax audits and spending limits
Changes tax audit and state spending limit requirements.
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PROP 42Taxes
Limits on certain state taxes
Restricts personal property and certain retroactive taxes.
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PROP 43Taxes
Local tax approval requirements
Changes voter approval requirements for certain local taxes.
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PROP 44Health
Community health clinic spending
Sets program spending requirements for certain clinics.
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PROP 45Environment
Environmental review procedures
Changes review procedures for certain projects.
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