LAKE COUNTY — Prop. 19 was defeated by California voters the 2010 Election. California voters defeated the proposition with 53.9 percent of the vote. In Lake County, the proposition failed by 224 votes with 50.7 percent cast in opposition. The proposition would have legalized marijuana under California law but not federal law. It would have permitted local governments to regulate and tax commercial production, distribution and sale of marijuana. Passage of the proposition would have allowed people 21-years and older to possess, cultivate or transport marijuana for personal use.
Prop. 20 pertaining to the redistricting of congressional districts passed with 61.2 percent of the state”s votes. Lake County passed Prop. 20 with 60.3 percent of the vote. The proposition removes elected representatives from the process of establishing congressional districts and transfers that authority to recently-authorized 14-member redistricting commission comprised of Democrats, Republicans, and representatives of neither party. No significant net change in state redistricting costs is expected.
Prop. 21 was defeated in the state election as it was in the local race. If passed, the proposition would have added $18 to vehicle license fees to help fund state parks and wildlife programs. Local election results showed slightly higher opposition than state at 58.8 percent.
Prop. 22 was passed with 61 percent state approval and Lake County showing 67.3 percent approval. The proposition prohibits the state from burrowing or taking funds used for transportation, redevelopment or local government projects and services. It prohibits the state even in severe fiscal hardship from delaying distribution of tax revenues for these purposes.
California voters defeated Prop. 23 with 61.1 percent of the vote. County votes showed 59.9 percent opposition. If passed, the proposition would have suspended implementation of air pollution law AB 32 requiring major sources of emissions to report and reduce greenhouse gases that cause global warming until unemployment drops to five and a half percent or less for a full year.
Prop. 24 was rejected by 58.1 percent of state voters and 59 percent of local voters. It would have repealed recent legislation that would have allowed businesses to lower their tax liability.
Prop. 25 was passed in the state with 54.8 percent approval. Local results showed 55.7 percent approval. Passage of the proposition changes legislative vote requirement to pass the budget and budget-related legislation from two-thirds to a simple majority.
Prop. 26 gained passage with 52.9 percent state approval and 56.9 percent local. The proposition requires that certain state and local fees be approved by two-thirds vote. Fees include those that address adverse impacts on society or the environment caused by the fee-payer”s business.
California and local voters were defeated Prop. 27 with 59.4 percent of the vote. Local results were about the same. The proposition would have eliminated state commission on redistricting and consolidated authority for redistricting with elected officials.
Contact South County reporter Denise Rockenstein at drockenstein@clearlakeobserver.com or call her directly at 994-6444, ext. 11.
