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These PROS & CONS are researched and developed by the LWVCEF. They are an unbiased presentation of the measures on the November 2, 2004 California Special Statewide Election ballot.

• Proposition 1A: Protection of Local Government Revenues
• Proposition 59: Public Records, Open Meetings
• Proposition 60: Election Rights of Political Parties
• Proposition 60A: Surplus Property
• Proposition 61: Children's Hospital Projects Grant Program
• Proposition 62: Elections. Primaries
• Proposition 63: Mental Health Services Expansion, Funding. Tax on Personal Incomes above $1 Million
• Proposition 64: Limitations on Enforcement of Unfair Business Competition Laws
• Proposition 65: Local Government Funds and Revenues. State Mandates.
• Proposition 66: Limitations on "Three Strikes" Law. Sex Crimes. Punishment
• Proposition 67: Emergency and Medical Services. Funding. Telephone Surcharge
• Proposition 68: Tribal Gaming Compact Renegotiation. Non-tribal Commercial Gambling Expansion. Revenues, Tax Exemptions.
• Proposition 69: DNA Samples. Collection. Database. Funding
• Proposition 70: Tribal Gaming Compacts. Exclusive Gaming Rights. Contributions to State.
• Proposition 71: Stem Cell Research. Funding. Bonds
• Proposition 72: Health Care Coverage Requirements

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The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund publishes the Pros & Cons on the State Ballot Measures as a tabloid-sized newspaper in English. Copies are available from your local League of Women Voters; if your community does not have a local League, you may contact LWVCEF at 916-442-7215.

The League does not judge the merits of the arguments or guarantee their validity. Arguments come from many sources and are not limited to those found in the state ballot pamphlet.

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