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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 1A. Safe, Reliable High-speed Passenger Train Bond Act. Legislative Bond Act
• Proposition 2. Standards for Confining Farm Animals. Initiative Statute.
• Proposition 3. Children's Hospital Bond Act. Grant Program. Initiative Statute.
• Proposition 4. Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of a Minor's Pregnancy. Initiative Constitutional Amendment
• Proposition 5. Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act of 2008. Initiative Statute
• Proposition 6. Criminal Penalties and Laws. Public Safety Funding. ("Runner Initiative"). Initiative Statute
• Proposition 7. Renewable Energy Generation. Initiative Statute
• Proposition 8. Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. Initiative Constitutional Amendment
• Proposition 9. Criminal Justice System. Victims' Rights. Parole. Constitutional Amendment and Statute
• Proposition 10. Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy. Bonds. Initiative Statute
• Proposition 11. Redistricting. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute
• Proposition 12. Veterans' Bond Act of 2008. Legislative Bond Act

Members: the entire In Depth publication is available in PDF format on our Members Website.

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In Depth is published by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund as part of its voter service efforts. The provision, background and fiscal effect sections by the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) were the basis of research. The LAO has been providing fiscal and policy advice to the Legislature for more than 55 years. It is known for its fiscal and programmatic expertise and nonpartisan analyses of the state's budget. The League writers have clarified the LAO analysis and included additional research.

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 Project 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.

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