PROP 1: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM
The way it is now: In California, the law says that you have the right to choose to have an abortion and you have the right to privacy about your personal reproductive decisions. But these rights are not specifically named in the California Constitution. The California Constitution is the state’s highest law. Only a new amendment can change it. A new amendment requires a two-thirds vote of the legislature and also a vote of the people.
PROP 26: IN-PERSON SPORTS BETTING IN TRIBAL CASINOS
The way it is now: Tribal casinos in California can offer poker, bingo, and other games. But sports betting, roulette, and dice games are illegal in tribal casinos and everywhere else in California.
PROP 27: ONLINE SPORTS BETTING
The way it is now: The United States Supreme Court has ruled that each state can decide whether to legalize sports betting. Sports betting is illegal everywhere in California, including on tribal lands.
PROP 28: FUNDING ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION
The way it is now: Every year the state must set aside about 40 percent of its income (revenue) to fund public schools. But the state doesn’t have another annual source of funding for arts and music education in public schools.
PROP 29: KIDNEY DIALYSIS CLINICS REQUIREMENTS
The way it is now: If a person’s kidneys stop working, they may need a treatment called dialysis. In California, licensed dialysis clinics usually provide dialysis. When a person is receiving dialysis, their personal doctor must visit them at least once a month. Most patients have dialysis treatment paid for by Medicare and Medi-Cal. Sometimes private insurance is used. Private insurance pays higher rates for treatment than Medicare and Medi-Cal. Infections that might be caused by dialysis must be reported to the federal government.
PROP 30: INCOME TAX ON MILLIONAIRES FOR ELECTRIC CARS
The way it is now: The state collects taxes on income made in California. In 2021, the state collected over $130 billion in income taxes. Most of this money goes into California’s main budget, which is called the General Fund. The money in the General Fund supports state services like public schools and healthcare.
PROP 31: YES OR NO TO BANNING FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Background: The state passed a new law in 2020 banning the sale of flavored tobacco products when they are bought in-person at stores and vending machines. Examples of flavored tobacco products include candy-flavored e-cigarettes or menthol cigarettes. This new law has not gone into effect.
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