California, Proposition 36

Voters weigh California Proposition 36, which would implement stronger penalties for theft, drug offenses
California voters will soon decide the fate of Proposition 36, weighing whether to roll back criminal justice reforms from a contentious 2014 ballot measure that lessened the penalties for some crimes including theft and drug possession.
California's Prop 36, Drug & Theft Crimes: Live 2024 election results
Prosecutors, police and big box retailers have blamed Prop 47 for an increase in property crimes. Prop 36 is their attempt to unwind it.
California elections: Ballot measures including crime, housing, wage hike
In addition to casting votes for the nation's next president and the state's next U.S. Senator, Californians will decide the fate of 10 consequential state ballot measures today, including three constitutional amendments and two bond measures.
Election results for California’s statewide propositions
Latest vote counts for Prop 32 raising minimum wage, Prop 36 addressing crime, Prop 33 expanding rent controls and more
California Proposition 36 Election Results: Increase Sentences for Drug and Theft Crimes
This proposition would allow for felony charges for certain drug and theft crimes if the defendant has two prior convictions for these offenses. Source: Election results are from The Associated Press.
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LIVE: Prop 36 Election Results for California's crime, drug trafficking measure
Live election results for California's Prop 36, which would increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking.
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