California Farm Bureau Voter Guide

Proposition 1A – High-Speed Rail Bond
Deepens the state’s bonded indebtedness by issuing $9.95 billion in bonds, to be spent mostly on a rail line connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Proposition 2 – Standards for Confining Farm Animals
Significantly limits the ability of California consumers to buy safe, fresh, affordable, locally grown eggs; sets confinement standards for egg-laying hens plus veal calves and pregnant pigs.

Proposition 3 – Children’s Hospital Bond
Authorizes an additional $980 million in hospital bonds, even though money from a previously approved bond remains available.

Proposition 4 – Parental Notification for Minors’ Abortions
Amends state constitution to prohibit abortions for unemancipated minors until 48 hours after a physician notifies the minors’ parents or guardians.

Proposition 5 – Reduced Punishment for Drug Offenses
Expands drug diversion programs for criminals; cuts parole time for certain drug crimes; allows inmates to shorten prison sentences by participating in rehabilitation programs.

Proposition 6 – Mandated Law Enforcement Spending
Further restricts budget flexibility by setting required spending levels for certain new and existing criminal justice programs.

Proposition 7 – Renewable Energy
Establishes potentially unrealistic standards for generation of renewable energy; consequences could include higher electric rates and increased public purchases of private property.

Proposition 8 – Definition of “Marriage.”
Provides that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.

Proposition 9 – Enhanced Victims’ Rights
Expands legal rights of crime victims and the payment of restitution by criminals; restricts early release of inmates.

Proposition 10 – Alternative-Fuel Vehicle and Renewable Energy Bonds
Authorizes $5 billion in bond spending; duplicates programs already available through money collected from utility ratepayers.

Proposition 11 – Redistricting Reform
Eliminates the conflict of interest that occurs when legislators draw their own districts for safe re-election; establishes commission to draw new legislative districts.

Proposition 12 – Veterans’ Bonds
Authorizes $900 million in bonds to help veterans purchase farms, homes and mobile homes; participating veterans repay costs at no charge to taxpayers.