As the presidential election comes to an end, so do the elections for the ten California propositions. For any of the propositions to pass or not, they must garner over 50% of the total votes.

Prop 2: Passed

It lets homeowners—especially older people or those with disabilities—move to a new home without having to pay higher property taxes. It helps them keep their lower tax rate when they buy a new place. The main concern over this being voted in is how it’s helping people who have good housing already, and not addressing larger concerns within the crisis.

Prop 3: Passed

Prop three is about officially removing old language in California’s constitution that bans same-sex marriage. Supporters argue it should provide federal protections for same-sex marriage and not be reversed in the future​. Some groups oppose due to religious or traditional beliefs. Others worry it could lead to legal challenges involving religious freedoms or affect future federal protections.

Prop 4: Passed

This prop allows the state to borrow $10 billion to fund projects for safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, and climate adaptation, including protections for communities and natural lands. Critics believe wildfire prevention and water safety should be paid for through the state’s existing budget, rather than through a long-term debt, which they see as poor financial management​.

Prop 5: Did not Pass

Makes it easier for cities to pass bonds for affordable housing and public projects by lowering the required voter approval from two-thirds to 55%. It potentially could lead to higher taxes for property owners, which is already a concern for many.

Prop 6: Did not Pass

Aims to remove a part of the state constitution that allows forced labor as punishment for people in prison. If passed, it would stop jails and prisons from requiring inmates to work against their will, instead allowing them to choose work opportunities voluntarily. Supporters say that forced labor is a form of modern slavery and should be stopped.

Prop 32: Did not Pass

This proposition would raise California’s minimum wage from $16 to $17. This proposition would not only raise the current minimum wage by one dollar but would hopefully raise it to $18 by next year within the current economic state.

Prop 33: Did not Pass

Proposition 33 would shift the power of rent pricing from landlords to a city and county level preventing landlords from excessively raising the prices of rent. This act was proposed in hopes of lowering housing prices and steadying the state’s house economy.

Prop 34: Passed

Certain health care providers would be required to use at least 98% of funding from the federal discount prescription drug program specifically on patient care. The health care providers that would be required to do this are providers that spend over $100 million on “non-direct” care expenses.

Prop 35: Passed

An existing tax on health care insurance plans that provides funding for certain Medi-Cal health programs would be put in place permanently. This proposition would require the state to spend around $2-5 billion annually, helping focus funding on community clinics, specialty care, etc.

Prop 36: Passed

This proposition would allow for felony charges to be put in place for illegal drug possession and theft of valuables under $950. These charges would only be able to be applied if the defendant has had two prior convictions for illegal drug possession or theft. This was proposed in hopes of lowering crime rates and keeping communities safer.