Quick Guide to Propositions
Death Penalty. Initiative Statute.
Death Penalty. Initiative Statute.
Summary
Repeals death penalty and replaces it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Applies retroactively to existing death sentences. Increases the portion of life inmates’ wages that may be applied to victim restitution. Fiscal Impact: Net ongoing reduction in state and county criminal justice costs of around $150 million annually within a few years, although the impact could vary by tens of millions of dollars depending on various factors.
Money Raised
Chart depicts total fundraising by all committees primarily formed for and against Prop 62.Totals are updated daily with contributions from Power Search 
and adjustments from the most recent Political Reform Division analysis.
Largest Contributions
Showing the 10 largest contributions to committees formed primarily for and against Prop 62 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 62
09/15/2016
10/13/2016
09/27/2016
07/07/2016
05/03/2016
03/07/2016
04/13/2016
09/29/2016
10/03/2016
10/10/2016
No on Prop 62
05/05/2016
09/16/2016
11/05/2015
09/30/2015
10/05/2015
10/12/2015
04/15/2016
05/16/2016
06/20/2016
04/27/2016
What your vote means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: No offenders could be sentenced to death by the state for first degree murder. The most serious penalty available would be a prison term of life without the possibility of parole. Offenders who are currently under a sentence of death would be resentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: Certain offenders convicted for first degree murder could continue to be sentenced to death. There would be no change for offenders currently under a sentence of death.
More on Proposition 62
For background on Proposition 62, an analysis by the legislative analyst, endorsements for and against the measure, and more...
- Read the California Voter Information Guide.
Arguments
Pro
Prop. 62 replaces the FAILED DEATH PENALTY SYSTEM with a strict life sentence without possibility of parole. Prisoners must work and pay restitution, instead of sitting on death row. Guarantees no innocent person is executed. TAXPAYERS SAVE $150 MILLION/year. Victims’ family members and former death penalty advocates: YES on 62.
Con
Prop. 62 repeals the death penalty for brutal killers, including child killers, mass murderers, serial killers, and rape/torture murderers. Prop. 62 means these murderers will live the rest of their lives at taxpayers’ expense, with free healthcare, long after their victims are gone. Law enforcement, victims’ families, and DAs oppose Prop. 62.
Campaigns
For
Yes on Prop. 62, Replace the Costly, Failed Death Penalty System
5 Third Street, Suite 724
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 243-0143
info@justicethatworks.org
www.YesOn62.com
Against
Californians for Death Penalty Reform and Savings
520 Capitol Mall, Ste. 630
Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 372-6417
info@noprop62yesprop66.com
www.noprop62yesprop66.com