In Depth
Statewide Special Election, May 19, 2009
All voters registered by May 4 in California are invited to decide the outcome of six statewide propositions placed on the ballot by the California State Legislature. The League of Women Voters Education Fund provides nonpartisan "in depth" explanations of the measures on the ballot, including the provisions, fiscal effects, main arguments for and against, and the supporters and opponents. See important dates for this election.
PROPOSITION 1A: State Budget. Changes California Budget Process. Limits State Spending. Increases "Rainy Day" Budget Stabilization Fund. Legislative Constitutional Amendment
PROPOSITION 1B: Education Funding. Payment Plan. Legislative Constitutional Amendment
PROPOSITION 1C: Lottery Modernization Act. Legislative Constitutional Amendment and Statute
PROPOSITION 1D: Children's Services Funding. Legislative Initiative Amendment
PROPOSITION 1E: Mental Health Services Funding. Temporary Reallocation. Helps Balance State Budget. Legislative Initiative Amendment
PROPOSITION 1F: Elected Officials' Salaries. Prevents Pay Increases During Budget Deficit Years. Legislative Constitutional Amendment
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