Calif. Propositions Explained: Voter Guide for 2018

LOS ANGELES, CA — Some election years it's easy to figure out the ballot measures. Hot button issues are widely debated and voters have strong feelings about issues such as abolishing the death penalty or legalizing marijuana. But other elections feature a series of measures that aren't grabbing headlines, that barely move people. The June 5 primaries are upon us, and Californians will vote on five ballot measures that few people are talking about.

Most of the current measures, in fact, involve legislative procedural matters such as how soon after voters approve a new law should that law take effect and how many legislators it should take to approve a spending plan for cap and trade revenue. Though they may not be hot button issues, they could still impact our lives. So Patch has you covered with an examination of what each statewide measure on the June 5 ballot does as well as the arguments for and against them. Click on the proposition for the scoop on each measure.

Primary Election Day is June 5. You can find your polling place and ballot drop off locations.

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Statewide Propositions on the June 5 Ballot:

What Is Proposition 68?

Proposition 68, the statewide bond measure, has the support of environmental groups and is opposed by conservative taxpayer groups.

What Is Proposition 69?

Proposition 69, or the lockbox amendment, requires lawmakers to spend new gas tax revenue on transportation projects.

What Is Proposition 70?

Prop 70 is a constitutional amendment that would require a legislative supermajority vote in 2024 to pass a cap-and-trade spending plan.

What Is Proposition 71?

Proposition 71 would amend the state constitution so that new ballot measures take effect five days after election results are certified.

What Is Proposition 72?

Proposition 72 would allow lawmakers to exclude new rainwater capture systems form property tax assessments.

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