Ballot measures in California general election

Upcoming election

As California residents take to the polls for the 2022 general election on November 8, they will weigh in on several statewide ballot measures. These measures, ranging from tax reform to the future of gambling, could significantly impact the state's policies and economy.

Taxation

Prop 30 - Lower personal income taxes for zero-emission vehicle purchases

Proposition 30 seeks to reduce personal income taxes for Californians who purchase zero-emission vehicles. It would fund projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8 percent through electric vehicle incentives.

Prop 26 - Limits on sports betting

Prop 26 would allow retail sports betting at tribal casinos and licensed racetracks. The measure aims to regulate and tax sports betting to generate revenue for homelessness prevention programs.

Healthcare

Prop 28 - Funding for arts and music education

Proposition 28 seeks to increase funding for arts and music education programs in public schools by an estimated $1 billion annually. It would provide grants for arts education, including music, dance, visual arts, and drama.

Prop 29 - Dialysis clinic regulations

Proposition 29 would require dialysis clinics to have a licensed physician on-site at all times and establish minimum staffing ratios for nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Criminal Justice

Prop 25 - Referendum on cash bail

Proposition 25 is a referendum on Senate Bill 10, which eliminated cash bail in California. The measure would reinstate cash bail for all felony offenses and certain misdemeanors.

Prop 27 - Legalization of online gambling

Proposition 27 would legalize online gambling in California and allow sports betting through licensed platforms. The revenue generated would be used for homelessness services and mental health programs.

As California voters prepare to cast their ballots, they should carefully consider the potential implications of these ballot measures, which could significantly shape the state's policies and priorities for years to come.