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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 55. Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2004.
• Proposition 56. State Budget, Related Taxes, and Reserve. Voting Requirements. Penalties.
• Proposition 57. The Economic Recovery Bond Act.
• Proposition 58. The California Balanced Budget Act.

In Depth is published by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund as part of its Voters Service program. The provision, background and fiscal effect sections were provided by the Legislative Analyst. Pro and con arguments came from many sources including the California Official Voter Information Guide (ballot pamphlet), legislative hearing testimony, interviews, newspapers, magazines, and from the supporters and opponents. The League does not judge the merits of the arguments nor guarantee their validity.

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.

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

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