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League of Women Voters of California Education Fund In Depth Nonpartisan Analysis of November 1998 State Ballot Measures

See also the Pros & Cons summary of the Ballot Measures.

The League of Women Voters of California is a nonpartisan organization committed to informed and active citizen participation in government. All citizens, men and women, of voting age are welcomed to join. The League has two roles, citizen education and advocacy. Our election services are carried out by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund (LWVCEF) and exclude all advocacy.

As part of its Voters Service program, the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund publishes In Depth as an explanation of the propositions on the state ballot, including the main arguments, for and against. The League does not judge the merits of the arguments nor guarantee their validity. Arguments come from many sources and are not limited to those found in the California Voter Information Guide and Ballot Pamphlet.

In Depth Nonpartisan Analysis of
November 1998 California State Ballot Measures

• Proposition 1A. Class Size Reduction Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 1998.
• Proposition 1. Property Taxes: Contaminated Property.
• Proposition 2. Transportation: Funding.
• Proposition 3. Partisan Presidential Primary Elections.
• Proposition 4. Trapping Practices. Bans Use of Specified Traps and Animal Poisons.
• Proposition 5. Tribal-State Gaming Compacts. Tribal Casinos.
• Proposition 6. Criminal Law. Prohibition on Slaughter of Horses and Sale of Horsemeat for Human Consumption.
• Proposition 7. Air Quality Improvements. Tax Credits.
• Proposition 8. Public Schools. Permanent Class Size Reduction. Parent-Teacher Councils. Teacher Credentialing. Pupil Suspension for Drug Possession. Chief Inspector's Office.
• Proposition 9. Electric Utilities. Assessments. Bonds.
• Proposition 10. State and County Early Childhood Development Programs. Additional Tobacco Surtax.
• Proposition 11. Local Sales and Use Taxes--Revenue Sharing.

The material contained in this In Depth has been prepared to assist members of the League of Women Voters of California in their Voters Service efforts. It has been researched by League members on the Election Materials Writing Team and read for accuracy and neutrality by members of the League of Women Voters of California state board and experienced League members.

The Office of the Secretary of State, the Legislative Analyst Office, the Fair Political Practices Commission and the Attorney General's Office supplied the information on the measures. Pro and con arguments as well as background information came from many sources including the California Voter Information Guide and Ballot Pamphlet, legislative hearing testimony, interviews, newspapers, magazines, and from the supporters and opposition.

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Last updated: September 13, 1998
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