Quick Guide to Propositions
Revenue Bonds. Statewide Voter Approval. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Revenue Bonds. Statewide Voter Approval. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary
Requires statewide voter approval before any revenue bonds can be issued or sold by the state for certain projects if the bond amount exceeds $2 billion. Fiscal Impact: State and local fiscal effects are unknown and would depend on which projects are affected by the measure and what actions government agencies and voters take in response to the measure’s voting requirement.
Money Raised
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Largest Contributions
Showing the 10 largest contributions to committees formed primarily for and against Prop 53 in the election cycle when it appeared on the ballot. Contributions in earlier election cycles and contributions between allied committees are excluded. For more information on funding for ballot measure campaigns, visit the Power Search campaign finance search engine.
Yes on Prop 53
No on Prop 53
What your vote means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: State revenue bonds totaling more than $2 billion for a project that is funded, owned, or managed by the state would require statewide voter approval.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: State revenue bonds could continue to be used without voter approval.
More on Proposition 53
For background on Proposition 53, an analysis by the legislative analyst, endorsements for and against the measure, and more...
- Read the California Voter Information Guide.
Arguments
Pro
Proposition 53 requires voter approval for state megaprojects costing over $2 billion in state revenue bonds—like the bullet train. Doesn’t impact local projects. Increases transparency so taxpayers know the true cost. Holds politicians accountable and stops blank checks. If taxpayers have to pay, they should have a say!
Con
Prop. 53 erodes local control by requiring statewide vote on some local infrastructure projects. Empowers voters in faraway regions to reject your community’s needs. Prop. 53 jeopardizes water supply, bridge safety, other repairs. No exemption for emergencies/disasters. California Professional Firefighters, cities, counties, Association of California Water Agencies urge No on 53. www.NoProp53.com
Campaigns
For
925 University Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 500-7040
Info@StopBlankChecks.com
www.YESon53.com
Against
info@NoProp53.com
NoProp53.com