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Proposition 020 - Restricts parole for non-violent offenders. authorizes felony sentences for certain offenses currently treated only as misdemeanors. initiative statute.
Proposition 020 - Restricts parole for non-violent offenders. authorizes felony sentences for certain offenses currently treated only as misdemeanors. initiative statute.
Summary
Limits access to parole program established for non-violent offenders who have completed the full term of their primary offense by eliminating eligibility for certain offenses. Fiscal Impact: Increase in state and local correctional, court, and law enforcement costs likely in the tens of millions of dollars annually, depending on implementation.
Money Raised
Chart depicts total fundraising by all committees primarily formed for and against Prop 20.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 20 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 20
09/03/2020
10/16/2020
10/12/2020
10/16/2020
10/09/2020
10/28/2020
10/26/2020
10/30/2020
10/23/2020
12/02/2019
No on Prop 20
03/25/2019
09/08/2020
07/29/2020
10/19/2020
10/01/2020
06/12/2020
06/24/2020
10/22/2020
12/12/2019
12/19/2019
What your vote means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: People who commit certain theft-related crimes (such as repeat shoplifting) could receive increased penalties (such as longer jail terms). Additional factors would be considered for the state’s process for releasing certain inmates from prison early. Law enforcement would be required to collect DNA samples from adults convicted of certain misdemeanors.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: Penalties for people who commit certain theft-related crimes would not be increased. There would be no change to the state’s process for releasing certain inmates from prison early. Law enforcement would continue to be required to collect DNA samples from adults only if they are arrested for a felony or required to register as sex offenders or arsonists.
More on Proposition 20
For background on Proposition 20, an analysis by the legislative analyst, endorsements for and against the measure, and more...
- Read the California Voter Information Guide.
Arguments
Pro
Proposition 20 closes a loophole in the law that now allows convicted child molesters, sexual predators and others convicted of violent crimes to be released from prison early. Proposition 20 also expands DNA collection to help solve rapes, murders and other serious crimes, and strengthens sanctions against habitual thieves who steal repeatedly.
Con
Prop. 20 is a prison spending scam. California already has severe and lengthy sentences—including life in prison—for serious and violent crimes. Prison special interests want to scare you into spending tens of millions on prisons which could force draconian cuts to rehabilitation, schools, mental health, and homelessness.
Campaigns
For
Against
Stop the Prison Spending Scam, No on Prop 20
1787 Tribute Road, Suite K
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 382-4686
NoOnProp20@gmail.com
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