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Get educated about California's state propositions

We're tired of Donald v Hillary coverage. There are other very important issues at stake. State propositions that affect you – like weed, plastic bags, and porn – are up for vote. So it turns out your California vote is important AF.

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Prop 51 makes $9B to build and improve schools

Fiscally, the biggest measure on the ballot. $9B + $8B interest.

51

Prop 52 continues a mechanism that makes money for hospitals

Hospitals make over $3 billion by doing THIS ONE THING. OMG CLICK.

52

Prop 53 requires state infrastructure projects over $2B to be voter approved

This could put a stop to the SF to LA Bullet Train.

53

Prop 54 requires that before voting, bills be frozen and made public

Seems simple, but those against it say it'll open it up for lobbyists.

54

Prop 55 extends an income tax for high income earners

Do you know what tax bracket you fall under?

55

Prop 56 increases the tobacco tax by $2

This will also loop in the currently untaxed e-cigarettes.

56

Prop 57 makes it easier for nonviolent offenders to get parole

It's a thin line between violent and non-violent (and the Hamburglar straddles it)

57

Prop 58 gives local control on how to teach English-learners

1.4 million students (1 in 5) aren't fluent in English. How should they learn English?

58

Prop 59 tells the state government what you think about Citizens United

Pass or fail, this measure literally has no legal impact.

59

Prop 60 requires pornstars to wear condoms (during sex)

Seems like a good idea, so why are many against it?

60

Prop 61 might lower drug prices for state agencies

This prop has the most campaign spending in CA history.

61

prop 62 & 66 either repeals or speeds up the death penalty

If both pass, the one with the most votes determines the future of the death penalty.

62 & 66

prop 64 legalizes mar!juana

If this passes, guess how many plants you'd be allowed to grow at home.

64

Prop 63 creates stricter laws around ammunition

New license to buy ammo, instant background checks, and no online shipping.

63

prop 67 & 65 bans plastic bags statewide and redirects the 10 cents

There's 5 possible scenarios. The plastic bag industry wants all but one.

67 & 65

In general, three things to know about how propositions work

Some meta arguments to consider.