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Proposition 41: Requires the state auditor to review programs funded by new special taxes before it appears on the ballot to voters. Programs funded by special taxes would be regularly reviewed. According to CalMatters: The auditor would assess whether the program that would receive funding could cut spending by at least 10% annually Proposition 41 requires

Proposition 40: Impose a one-time 5% tax on Californians whose net worth exceeded $1 billion at the start of this year. According to CalMatters: The revenue generated from this tax would be used to fund healthcare, food assistance, and education. 90% of these tax revenues for health care, 10% for food assistance or education-related programs.

Proposition 39: Require voters to present a government-issued ID at the polls and mail-in ballots to have the last four digits of designated government-issued identification number written on envelope to verify all registered voters are U.S. citizens Supporters argue the measure would increase trust and confidence in our elections. Opposers say the measure adds an

Proposition 38: Authorizes $8.4 billion in bonds to fund immunology and immunotherapy research. A select research institute affiliated with the University of California would receive half of the funding, and the other half would be distributed to select public universities and non-profits. Immunotherapy is treatment that uses the body’s immune system, usually your own, to

Proposition 37: Authorizes $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible home-buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of purchase price of a newly constructed home priced below about $1.5 million. According to CalMatters: Buyers must be California residents, meet income limits, must occupy the home, and be able to contribute a 3% down payment. Homeowners would

Proposition 5: Require political seat vacancies following a recall to be filled by subsequent special election or appointment. Delaying the election of a successor until a separate election is done. According to CalMatters: Under the current law, voters decide in the same election whether or not to recall an officer, and who would replace an

Proposition 4: Allows the state of California to establish public campaign funds for public office candidates. According to CalMatters: Current law prohibits California state and local governments from using public funds to support election campaigns. Supporters of the proposition say passing of this measure would remove the financial barrier and encourage any eligible candidate to

Proposition 3: Allows the state of California to make already voter-approved high tax rates permanent for high-income earners (individuals earning over $371,000 annually). According to CalMatters: California voters approved the high tax increases for high-income earners in 2012. Unless Proposition 3 is passed, this tax increase will expire in 2031. Of the money collected from these

Proposition 2: Allows the state of California to increase the cap on contributions made towards its emergency rainy day fund from 10% of general fund tax revenue to 20%. California’s Rainy Day Fund was approved by voters in 2014. Building state budget reserves to help maintain funding for education, health care, public safety, and other

Proposition 1: Allows the state of California to sell $11.25 billion in bonds in order to generate funds for affordable housing programs. According to CalMatters: The bonds are expected to fund up to 40,000 multifamily rental units, and help another 40,000 households afford a home. $1.25 billion would be used towards veteran housing, while the