2008 California Ballot Measures
Abortion
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 4: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
Agriculture and Food
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 2: Treatment of Farm Animals | Passed |
Animals and Wildlife
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 2: Treatment of Farm Animals | Passed |
Constitution
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 93: Limits on Legislators' Terms in Office. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 91: Transportation Funding. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 8: Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 11: Redistricting. Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 4: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
Criminal Justice
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2008 | California | Proposition 99: Eminent Domain. Acquisition of Owner-Occupied Residence. Constitutional Amendment. | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 9: Criminal Justice System. Victims' Rights. Parole. Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 6: Criminal Penalties and Laws. Public Safety Funding. Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 5: Nonviolent Offenders. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation. Statute. | Failed |
Drugs
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 5: Nonviolent Offenders. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation. Statute. | Failed |
Elections
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 93: Limits on Legislators' Terms in Office. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 11: Redistricting. Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Passed |
Energy
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 10: Bonds. Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy. Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 7: Renewable Energy. Statute. | Failed |
Family
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 8: Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | Passed |
Gambling and Gaming
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 97: Referendum Petition to Overturn Amendment to Indian Gaming Compact. | Passed |
Government Budget and Spending
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 92: Community Colleges. Funding. Governance. Fees. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Failed |
| June 3, 2008 | California | Proposition 98: Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property. Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 6: Criminal Penalties and Laws. Public Safety Funding. Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 12: Veterans' Bond Act of 2008 | Passed |
Health and Health Care
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 3: Children's Hospital Bond Act. Grant Program. Statute. | Passed |
Higher Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 92: Community Colleges. Funding. Governance. Fees. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Failed |
Housing and Property
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2008 | California | Proposition 99: Eminent Domain. Acquisition of Owner-Occupied Residence. Constitutional Amendment. | Passed |
| June 3, 2008 | California | Proposition 98: Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property. Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 12: Veterans' Bond Act of 2008 | Passed |
Indigenous Peoples
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 97: Referendum Petition to Overturn Amendment to Indian Gaming Compact. | Passed |
K-12 Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 92: Community Colleges. Funding. Governance. Fees. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Failed |
Legislative Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 93: Limits on Legislators' Terms in Office. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 11: Redistricting. Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Passed |
Minors and Children
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 3: Children's Hospital Bond Act. Grant Program. Statute. | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 4: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
Oil and Gas
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 10: Bonds. Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy. Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 1A: Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act | Passed |
Science
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 3: Children's Hospital Bond Act. Grant Program. Statute. | Passed |
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 8: Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | Passed |
Transportation
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 91: Transportation Funding. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 10: Bonds. Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy. Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 1A: Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act | Passed |
Veterans
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 12: Veterans' Bond Act of 2008 | Passed |