PROP
68

Authorizes Bonds Funding Parks, Natural Resources Protection, Climate Adaptation, Water Quality and Supply, and Flood Protection.

Authorizes Bonds Funding Parks, Natural Resources Protection, Climate Adaptation, Water Quality and Supply, and Flood Protection.

Summary

Authorizes $4 billion in general obligation bonds for: parks, natural resources protection, climate adaptation, water quality and supply, and flood protection. Fiscal Impact: Increased state bond repayment costs averaging $200 million annually over 40 years. Local government savings for natural resources-related projects, likely averaging several tens of millions of dollars annually over the next few decades.

Money Raised

Chart depicts total fundraising by all committees primarily formed for and against Prop 68.Totals are updated daily with contributions from Power Search opens new window and adjustments from the most recent Political Reform Division analysis. opens new window

Largest Contributions

Showing the 10 largest contributions to committees formed primarily for and against Prop 68 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 opens new window campaign finance search engine.

Yes on Prop 68

The Nature Conservancy
02/02/2018
$400,000
The Nature Conservancy
05/10/2018
$350,000
Trust for Public Land Action Fund
04/26/2018
$330,000
The Nature Conservancy
03/27/2018
$300,000
Peninsula Open Space Trust
12/04/2017
$250,000
Packard, Julie
03/02/2018
$250,000
Earhart, Anne G.
03/06/2018
$200,000
Burnett, Nancy
04/10/2018
$200,000
The Nature Conservancy
04/20/2018
$200,000
The Wildlands Conservancy
08/08/2017
$150,000

No on Prop 68

No contributions have been reported to the No on 68 campaign in the election cycle when it appeared on the ballot.

What your vote means

Yes

A YES vote on this measure means: The state could sell $4.1 billion in general obligation bonds to fund various natural resources-related programs such as for habitat conservation, parks, and water-related projects.

No

A NO vote on this measure means: The state could not sell $4.1 billion in general obligation bonds to fund various natural resources- related programs

More on Proposition 68

For background on Proposition 68, an analysis by the legislative analyst, endorsements for and against the measure, and more...

Arguments

Pro

California faces droughts, wildfires, floods, and other challenges to our water and natural resources. YES ON 68: Invests in natural resources and disaster prevention, cleans up contaminated drinking water, increases local water supplies, provides safe parks for children and future generations. Annual audits ensure accountability. American Lung Association in California, California Chamber of Commerce, The Nature Conservancy, agree: www.YES68CA.com

Con

I'm not here to tell you that addressing drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access is wrong. Borrowing for them is wrong. California has enough debt. It has the worst balance sheet of all 50 states. The last thing the State of California needs is more debt!

Campaigns

For

Ann Newton Californians for Clean Water and Safe Parks
12711 Ventura Blvd., Suite 170
Los Angeles, CA 91604
(818) 760-2121
anewton@fionahuttonassoc.com
www.YES68CA.com

Against

Lance Christensen California State Senator
John MW Moorlach
Capitol Room 2048
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 651-4037
lance.christensen@sen.ca.gov
moorlach.ca.gov