California voters will head to the polls tomorrow, facing decisions that could alter key state policies such as minimum wage, rent control, and theft penalties. The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) has outlined its positions on various state ballot measures.
CalChamber supports Proposition 2, which authorizes bonds for public school and community college facilities. They also back Proposition 3, advocating for a constitutional right to marriage. On Proposition 4, which deals with bonds for safe drinking water and wildfire prevention, CalChamber remains neutral.
Opposition is expressed by CalChamber towards Proposition 5, which seeks to authorize local bonds for affordable housing and public infrastructure with a 55% voter approval threshold. Similarly opposed are Propositions 32 and 33; the former proposes raising the minimum wage while the latter expands local governments' authority to enact rent control on residential properties.
Proposition 34 receives support from CalChamber as it restricts spending of prescription drug revenues by certain healthcare providers. They maintain neutrality on Proposition 35, concerning permanent funding for Medi-Cal health care services. Lastly, CalChamber supports Proposition 36, which allows felony charges and increases sentences for certain drug and theft crimes.
In accordance with California law, employers are required to post notices and provide voting leave to eligible employees. More details on compliance can be found in the October 25 article titled “California’s Voting Leave Requirements for Employers.”