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A nonpartisan "in depth" explanation of the measures on the ballot, including the provisions, fiscal effects, main arguments for and against, and the supporters and opponents:

• Proposition 46. Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2002.
• Proposition 47. Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2002.
• Proposition 48. Court Consolidation.
• Proposition 49. Before and After School Programs. State Grants.
• Proposition 50. Water Quality, Supply and Safe Drinking Water Projects. Coastal Wetlands Purchase and Protection. Bonds.
• Proposition 51. Transportation. Distribution of Existing Motor Vehicles Sales and Use Tax
• Proposition 52. Election Day Voter Registratoin. Voter Fraud Penalties

In Depth is published by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund as part of its Voter Service program. The Legislative Analyst completed the provision, background and fiscal effect sections. The League contacted the major proponents and opponents for the arguments. The League does not judge the merits of the arguments nor guarantee their validity. Also for some propositions, an analysis prepared by the California Budget Project is included. The California Budget Project (CBP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves as a resource to the media, policymakers, and state and local constituency groups seeking accurate information and analysis of a range of state policy issues.

The material contained in this In Depth has been prepared to assist members of the League of Women Voters of California in their Voter 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.

For more information on the measures from many nonpartisan sources, see the League's Smart Voter website, Directory of California State Ballot Measures.

Pro and con arguments came from many sources including the California Voter Information Guide and Ballot Pamphlet, legislative hearing testimony, interviews, newspapers (many of the articles were found on the California Voter Foundation website), magazines, and from the supporters and opposition.

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