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• This page contains quick-reference information and links on California propositions 1A through 1F that appeared on the May 19, 2009 special ballot.

  All six propositions addressed the state budget deficit, and all but won was rejected by voters. Proposition 1F was approved, by a resounding margin of 73.9% to 26.1%, while the five others lost by margins that were nearly as decisive.California Secretary of State: Election Results: All Ballot Measures

• May 19, 2009 Proposition Summaries

  • Proposition 1A: Increases California state "rainy day" fund from 5 percent to 12.5 percent.—No, 34.1% to 65.9%

  • Proposition 1B: Requires supplemental payments to local schools and community colleges to help offset recent budget cuts.—No, 37.4% to 62.6%

  • Proposition 1C: Allows for lottery revenue to be used to address current budget deficit problems.—No, 35.4% to 64.6%

  • Proposition 1D: Redirects existing tobacco tax money to be used for health and human services for children, at-risk families, children with disabilities and foster children.—No, 34.3% to 65.7%

  • Proposition 1E: Transfers funds for a two-year period from mental health programs to use them to help balance the state budget.—No, 33.6% to 66.4%

  • Proposition 1F: Puts a cap on elected officials' salaries during years when the state has a budget deficit.—Yes, 73.9% to 26.1%

• November 4, 2008 Proposition Summaries

  • Proposition 1A: Provides $9.95 billion bond to for high-speed train system linking all major counties and regions of the state.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 2: Mandates that farm animals be provided enough space to "lie down, stand up, fully extend their limbs and turn around freely."California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 3: Provides $980 million in bonds for the construction and improvement of children's hospitals.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 4: Prohibits abortion for a minor until 48 hours after her physician has notified her legal guardian.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 5: Allocates $460 million for the treatment of nonviolent drug offenders.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 6: Allocates $965 million annually for law enforcement; revises penalties for gang-related crimes.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 7: Requires energy utilities, both public and private, to generate 20% renewable energy by 2010, 40% by 2020 and 50% by 2025.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 8: Amends the California Constitution to prohibit the right of same-sex couple to marry.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 9: Increases the rights of victims to participate in the sentencing and parole of convicts; reduces the number of prisoners' parole hearings.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 10: Provides $5 billion to assist consumers in buying fuel-efficient vehicles and promote renewable energy.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 11: Creates a 14-member commission of registered voters to draw new boundaries for state Assembly, Senate, and Board of Equalization districts.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

  • Proposition 12: Issues $9 million in bonds to to provide home loans and farm loans to California veterans.California Secretary of State: 2008 Voter Information Guide

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