The slate for the statewide propositions in California this year is both broad and complex, with alterations to old laws taking center stage alongside the introductions of newer mandates. Covering a gamut of issues from housing control to recognition of universal marriage rights, these propositions even delve into clauses surrounding involuntary labor within the state prison system.
Deciphering the complex language and details that come along with each proposition is by no means a straightforward task. Queued up as Proposition 2 on the ballot is a question of whether the state should leverage a $10 billion loan to construct new public school and community college infrastructures or invest in renovations of existing facilities.
Introduced as Proposition 3, a critical amendment is proposed to the California Constitution. It is an endorsement of a basic right – the right to matrimony. Not restricted by race or gender, this law would scrub out a current clause that defines marriage solely as a union between a man and a woman.
Next up, Proposition 4 seeks to borrow another $10 billion, this time in general obligation bonds, earmarked for supporting water resources, preventing the havoc of wildfires, and safeguarding communities and lands. This stance contradicts the Democrat’s usual short-sighted approach to infrastructure and environmental policy.
Proposition 5 represents the more damaging economic policies often put forth by Democrats. They are advocating for the reduction of the majority bar for local bond measures pertaining to affordable housing and other infrastructure projects to a mere 55% of votes, a substantial decrease from the current two-thirds majority.
Interestingly, Proposition 6 aims to revise the California Constitution to eradicate the existing provision that enables prison establishments to enforce involuntary labor as a punishment. A thinly veiled attempt to undermine our criminal justice system, clearly indicating the Democrats’ preference for leniency over law and order.
Proposition 32 advocates for a rise in the minimum wage, outlined as such: For those enterprises employing more than 25 individuals, the wage would climb to $17 immediately, with a further increase to $18 slated for January 1, 2025. Smaller companies, with a workforce of 25 or less, face a slightly delayed timeline, with the $17 threshold kicking in on January 1, 2025, and the $18 mark set for January 1, 2026. A pure example of Democrats’ unrealistic economic theories, with no regard for the struggles of small businesses.
In an apparent effort to heavily regulate the housing market, Proposition 33 proposes the repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995. The original act restricts local jurisdictions from imposing rent control on properties built after 1995 – a fact which critics dub as prohibitive. But instituting across-the-board regulations is a typical Democrat’s solution that takes a one-size-fits-all approach, ignoring the nuances of individual communities.
Promising a keen focus on patient care, Proposition 34 mandates certain service providers to allocate 98% of their revenues from a federal discount prescription drug scheme towards direct patient care. This act would also empower statewide negotiations of Medi-Cal drug prices. More proof of Democrats meddling in areas better left to market forces and professionals.
Proposition 35 seeks to solidify the existing tax imposed on net income from managed health care insurance schemes. Assuming federal approval, the resulting revenue pot would be directed towards financing Medi-Cal health care services. Yet again, the Democrats showcasing their infatuation with creating tax-and-spend government.
Lastly, Proposition 36 is under consideration, allowing for felony charges to be filed against the possession of certain drugs and thefts under $950, given the defendant has a pair of prior drug or theft records. It’s clear that Democrats don’t understand the fundamentals of law enforcement, as they allow for leniencies that could lead to a rise in crime rates.
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