Ballot Breakdown

A simple way to become an informed voter.

What does this site do?

Voting is important. Being an informed voter is even more important. But who has the time or the energy to read through a lengthy, boring voting pamphlet?

Ballot Breakdown simplifies California ballot propositions and asks you a short question to help you determine how you should vote. We even consolidate your votes at the bottom of the page to help you keep track!

Voting shouldn't be confusing. With Ballot Breakdown, it never will be!

Prop 51

$9 billion bonds for improving K-12 school and community college facilities.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Would you be willing to pay more in taxes to help pay for building schools?

Prop 52

Hospitals must pay fees to help fund federal healthcare programs. Changing this policy requires voter approval.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you think the government should provide healthcare for its citizens?

Prop 53

The people must vote to approve issuing billion-dollar state bonds that would increase taxes.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you think the people should give the state permission to increase their taxes?

Prop 54

Requires that the state must publish a bill online and in print 3 days before it is voted on.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you think that the public should have access to proposed legislation before it is voted on?

Prop 55

Extends a temporary tax increase for another 12 years in order to fund K-12 schools and community colleges.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you want to continue to pay taxes to help fund public schools?

Prop 56

Increases the cigarette tax to $2 a pack. The tax money would go towards healthcare for low income families.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you think the cigarettes should be more expensive to discourage smoking?

Prop 57

Judges decide whether to try a criminal as an adult. Gives parole consideration to nonviolent criminals after completion of sentence with a credit system for good behavior and rehabilitation.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you think parole should be given to prisoners who have good behavior and are changing their ways?

Prop 58

School Districts must develop language acquisition programs with the help of parents and community members. Also authorizes dual-language immersion programs in public schools

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you think schools should work with parents of students to learn how to best teach their children?

Prop 59

Asks if California representatives should propose to overturn Citizen's United v. FEC, establishing that corporations do not get the same rights as people.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you think campaign donations from companies should be regulated?

Prop 60

Requires the use of condoms in pornographic films produced in California and for producers to obtain a state health license.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Are you in support of safe and protected sexual intercourse?

Prop 61

The state cannot buy any prescription drugs from the manufacturer that is more expensive than what the US Dept of Veterans Affairs pays for the same drug.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you think prescription drug prices should be regulated?

Prop 62

Repeals the dealth penalty in California.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Are you against the death penalty?

Prop 63

Prohibits high-capacity magazines and requires that inidividuals pass a background check and recieve state authorization to buy ammunition.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Are you in favor of stricter gun control?

Prop 64

Legalizes marijuana in the state of California.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Are you in favor of legalizing marijuana?

Prop 65

Allocates the money from the sale of shopping bags in grocery stores to a Wildlife Conservation fund.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Are you in favor of increased funding for environmental programs?

Prop 66

Organizes and structures the procedures surrounding death penalty conviction petitions.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Are you against the death penalty?

Prop 67

Bans the use of plastic bags in grocery stores for perishable items in the state of California.

HOW SHOULD I VOTE?

Do you think that plastic bags are harmful to the environment and that we should decrease our use of them?

Your Votes

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