California, Proposition 36

Voter-approved California Prop. 36 gives law enforcement teeth to rehab drug users and limit theft, officials say
Southern California law enforcement officials on Wednesday, Nov. 6, hailed the overwhelming passage of Proposition 36 by California voters as a means to hold repeat drug and theft offenders accountable in ways that they have been unable to since the ...
California Proposition 36 is approved by voters, allowing stronger penalties for theft, drug offenses
California voters have passed Proposition 36, the Associated Press projects, approving changes that will roll back criminal justice reforms from a contentious 2014 ballot measure that lessened the penalties for some crimes including theft and drug possession.
Voters approve Prop. 36 to toughen penalties for theft and drug crimes
Polling support for the ballot measure surpassed 70% ahead of Election Day; opponents voiced wariness over impact on the prison population and diversion programs.
California Proposition 36 Election Results: Increase Sentences for Drug and Theft Crimes
This proposition would allow for felony charges for certain drug and theft crimes if the defendant has two prior convictions for these offenses.
California voters pass Prop. 36 to make some shoplifting and drug offenses felonies
Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved an initiative making shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders again and increasing penalties for some drug charges, including those involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
California voters pass Proposition 36, taking tougher stance on retail theft, crime
It is clear they are closely watching now and aware of voter frustrations. Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature oppose Prop. 36, but have decided to not forcefully campaign against it. They believe a package of new theft-related laws approved by state lawmakers this year is a better approach.
California voters pass initiative to make some shoplifting and drug offenses felonies
California voters decided on 10 ballot measures including one that would turn some nonviolent crimes, like shoplifting, into felonies again, and another that would make the state’s minimum wage the highest in the nation.
Prop 36: California approves harsher penalties for fentanyl, theft crimes
California voters are projected by the Associated Press to approve a measure that would broadly increase penalties for fentanyl dealers and theft crimes.
Voters approve Proposition 36 and Proposition 3, which enshrines marriage as a 'fundamental right'
As California voters on Tuesday continue to cast ballots into the evening, they are expected to reverse course on a decade of ...
Californians overwhelmingly pass anti-crime Proposition 36 measure that Dem Gov. Gavin Newsom strongly opposed
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom strongly opposed the measure, saying that “Prop 36 takes us back to the 1980s, mass ...
Harris declines to reveal how she voted on California proposition that would toughen criminal penalties
Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday declined to say how she voted on Proposition 36, a California ballot initiative that ...
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Can Tough-on-Crime Proposition 36 Solve Theft, Drug Use and Homelessness, Despite No New Funding?
Proposition 36 promises to address California’s crime and fentanyl challenges. However, with no new funding, experts warn it ...
Prop 36 would bring big changes to courts in Kern County
Bakersfield advocates for Prop 36 are ecstatic about it passing, but opponents say the financial costs are too high.
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Riverside County law enforcement officials praise passage of Proposition 36
Law enforcement officials praised California voters for passing Proposition 36 by a wide margin on Election Day.
Voters approve school repair measure and Proposition 36, reversing course on criminal justice reform
Here's how California voted on statewide measures in the 2024 election, including Proposition 36 on retail theft and fentanyl ...
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Coming soon — Live results Proposition 36
California Proposition 36 would roll back some of the reforms contained in Proposition 47, the 2014 measure approved by ...