California 1986 ballot propositions
In1986, voters decided on 24 statewide ballot measures inCalifornia. On June 3, voters decided on 11. On November 4, voters decided on 13.
- Two were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Four were initiated state statutes.
- 10 were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Eight were bond issues.
- Voters approved 22 (91.67%) and rejected two (8.33%).
On the ballot
June 3, 1986
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 42 | Authorize the state to issue $850 million in bonds to fund veterans home loans and farm aid. |
| 3,338,320 (76%) | 1,076,981 (24%) | |
| Proposition 43 | Authorize the state to issue $100 million in bonds for park and recreational developments. |
| 2,924,973 (67%) | 1,420,822 (33%) | |
| Proposition 44 | Authorize the state to issue $150 million in bonds for water conservation and water quality management. |
| 3,204,793 (74%) | 1,120,499 (26%) | |
| Proposition 45 | Amend the state constitution to authorize the state to deposit public money in credit unions. |
| 2,796,049 (66%) | 1,452,804 (34%) | |
| Proposition 46 | Amend the state constitution to create an exception to bond repayments. |
| 2,516,490 (60%) | 1,685,186 (40%) | |
| Proposition 47 | Amend the constitution to require the state to allocate all revenues from taxes imposed under the Vehicle License Fee Law to counties and cities. |
| 3,487,604 (82%) | 775,437 (18%) | |
| Proposition 48 | Amend the state constitution to set limits on retirement payments for enrollees of the California Legislators' and Judges' Retirement Systems. |
| 3,649,784 (85%) | 638,678 (15%) | |
| Proposition 49 | Amend the state constitution to prohibit political parties or party central committees from endorsing or opposing nonpartisan candidates. |
| 2,292,678 (56%) | 1,805,305 (44%) | |
| Proposition 50 | Require the state legislature to provide that a replacement property acquired after a declared disaster have the same tax assessment as the property damaged. |
| 2,910,665 (70%) | 1,220,565 (30%) | |
| Proposition 51 | Limit the liability of each responsible party in a lawsuit to that part of the non-economic damages that is equal to each responsible party's share of fault. |
| 2,875,382 (62%) | 1,753,244 (38%) | |
| Proposition 52 | Authorize $495 million in bonds to fund the construction, reconstruction, remodeling, and replacement of county correctional facilities. |
| 2,795,123 (67%) | 1,364,737 (33%) |
November 4, 1986
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 53 | Authorize the state to issue $800 million in bonds for new public school construction and renovations. |
| 4,100,775 (61%) | 2,651,479 (39%) | |
| Proposition 54 | Authorize the state to issue $500 million in bonds for the construction of new prisons. |
| 4,471,387 (65%) | 2,374,818 (35%) | |
| Proposition 55 | Authorize the state to issue $100 million in bonds to make loans and grants for local drinking water systems. |
| 5,405,385 (79%) | 1,466,214 (21%) | |
| Proposition 56 | Authorize $400 million in bonds for construction or improvement of facilities at California's public higher education institutions. |
| 4,038,085 (59%) | 2,751,378 (41%) | |
| Proposition 57 | Preclude the retirement benefits of any nonlegislative or nonjudicial elected state constitutional officers from increasing. |
| 4,851,214 (73%) | 1,820,746 (27%) | |
| Proposition 58 | Establish that property tax re-assessments need not occur when real property is transferred between spouses and between parents and children. |
| 5,109,645 (76%) | 1,638,812 (24%) | |
| Proposition 59 | Establish that the office of district attorney must be filled by election. |
| 5,422,619 (82%) | 1,164,585 (18%) | |
| Proposition 60 | Establish a procedure for determining the property valuation for replacement residential property for those over 55. |
| 5,121,859 (77%) | 1,528,254 (23%) | |
| Proposition 61 | Increase the salary of certain elected officials and establish limits on the salaries of state and local government employees and contractors. |
| 2,341,883 (34%) | 4,523,463 (66%) | |
| Proposition 62 | Require new or higher general taxes to be approved by a two-thirds vote of the local government body and a simple majority vote of voters |
| 3,858,119 (58%) | 2,798,805 (42%) | |
| Proposition 63 | Designate English as the official language of California |
| 5,138,577 (73%) | 1,876,639 (27%) | |
| Proposition 64 | Declare AIDS and HIV communicable diseases and require that the Department of Health Services add AIDS to the list of diseases that must be reported. |
| 2,039,744 (29%) | 5,012,255 (71%) | |
| Proposition 65 | Adopt new environmental health regulations on chemical discharges, public warnings, state chemical lists, and enforcement |
| 4,400,471 (63%) | 2,632,617 (37%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in California
- List of California ballot measures
- 1986 ballot measures
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