Proposition 1A would keep local property and sales tax revenue to local governments instead of going to the state. The governor could override this rule if he or she declared a fiscal emergency with 2/3rds of the California State Legislature agreeing.

Proposition 59, also known as Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 1, or the "Sunshine Initiative," would make access to government records and meetings a civil right under the California constitution.

Proposition 60 would place a requirement within the State Constitution which would allow all parties that participate in a primary election be able to advance the candidate who earns the most votes to the general election.

Proposition 60A requires that proceeds from the sale of surplus state property to pay the principal and interest on Proposition 57 bonds. Once these bonds are fully repaid, revenues from surplus property sales would be deposited in the state General Fund. Prop. 60A does not apply to properties acquired with specified transportation funds or other special funds.

Proposition 61 authorizes the sale of $750 million in bonds to provide funding for children's hospitals.

Proposition 62 would amend the State Constitution and state law to allows voters to vote for any candidate regardless of the candidate’s political party. The measure applies to state offices and members of Congress. The measure does not apply to the election of the U.S. President or political party committees.

Proposition 63 creates a state personal income tax surcharge of 1 percent on citizens with taxable incomes over $1 million. The resulting funds would be used to expand county mental health programs.

Proposition 64 makes changes to California law by limiting those who can bring unfair competition lawsuits. The measure requires lawsuits brought on the behalf of others be class action lawsuits and restricts the use of civil penalty revenues to the Attorney general and public prosecutors for the enforcement of consumer protection laws.

Proposition 1A would keep local property and sales tax revenue to local governments instead of going to the state. The governor could override this rule if he or she declared a fiscal emergency with 2/3rds of the California State Legislature agreeing.

Proposition 66 would change the Three Strikes law by requiring the third strike offense be a violent or serious felony. The measure reduces the number of felonies that are considered violent or serious.

Proposition 67 would increase funding to cover reimbursement costs to physicians and hospitals for uncompensated emergency medical care. The distribution to several state and local funds would be affected by uncompensated care.

Indian gaming in California is a complex and controversial public policy issue. For an overview, see the related Hot Topic, Indian Gaming in California. Essentially, California is grappling with the issue in the regulatory framework of a 1988 federal law requiring gaming tribes and state governments to enter into compacts regulating gaming on tribal lands. After a series of negotiated compacts and the passage of statewide ballot measures in 1998 and 2000, the issue shows no signs of abating. Two Indian gaming measures are on the ballot for the November 2004 general election.

Proposition 69 would expand California law enforcement's right to collect DNA samples and store genetic information in the California DNA and Forensic Identification Data Base.

Indian gaming in California is a complex and controversial public policy issue. For an overview, see the related Hot Topic, Indian Gaming in California. Essentially, California is grappling with the issue in the regulatory framework of a 1988 federal law requiring gaming tribes and state governments to enter into compacts regulating gaming on tribal lands. After a series of negotiated compacts and the passage of statewide ballot measures in 1998 and 2000, the issue shows no signs of abating. Two Indian gaming measures are on the ballot for the November 2004 general election.

Proposition 71 seeks to raise $3 billion for stem cell research in California. If approved, the measure would authorize state bonds to create the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The Institute would provide funding to California stem cell researchers at universities, medical schools, hospitals and research facilities.

Proposition 72 would allow the provisions of SB 2 to go into effect. SB 2 enacts a "pay or play" system of health coverage for specified employers. These employers would be required to pay a fee to the state to provide health insurance or arrange health insurance for their employees through private health insurance providers.