Ballot Guide

June 3, 2008 Ballot Prop. 99

Proposition 99: Eminent Domain Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 2,678,106 (62%) No votes: 1,644,509 (38%)

Proposition 99 would eliminate the state and local government's power to seize property except in certain circumstances. The measure would prohibit the government from taking single-family homes for use by another private individual, business or association. The measure would also stop Proposition 98's provisions from going...

June 3, 2008 Ballot Prop. 98

Proposition 98: Eminent Domain and Rent Control Elimination Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 1,675,213 (38.4%) No votes: 2,677,456 (61.6%)

Proposition 98 has two chief components which would amend the state constitution. The first component would place new limitations on state and local governments right to seize private property. The 2nd component would eliminate rent control in California. In addition, the measure contains...

March 3, 2020 Ballot Prop. 13

Proposition 13: School and College Facilities Bond Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 4,304,013 (47.0%)

No votes: 4,856,154 (53.0%)

Proposition 13 would authorize $15 billion in bonds for school and college facilities in California, including $9 billion for preschool and K-12 schools, $4 billion for universities, and $2 billion for community colleges.

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