Californians Will Decide on Minimum Wage, Rent Control, Slavery, and More in November

Published on July 7, 2024

California voters will decide on 10 ballot measures in November, addressing a wide range of issues including the minimum wage, rent control, public safety, taxes, education, and health care. Each of the initiatives—including three state constitutional amendments and two multibillion-dollar bonds—will need approval from at least 50 percent of voters to pass. State Constitutional Amendments Prop. 3: Marriage Equality (ACA 5) The California Constitution currently states that only marriage between a man and a woman is recognized in the state, but federal law prevents the enforcement of this provision. A yes vote on this ballot measure means removing this state constitutional rule and establishing marriage as a fundamental right for all individuals....

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