"Measures Submitted to the Voters" (from the "Official Ballot" for June 8, 2010)
... results from http://www.sccgov.org/elections/results/jun082010/ ;
summaries obtained from http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/quick-reference-guide/13/ ;
a much more scannable version of results (see the following snapshot) can be found at
http://vote.sos.ca.gov/returns/props/59.htm
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* California population is around THIRTY-FIVE MILLION residents.
Approximate number of votes: about FIVE MILLION.
(Missing: 30 million people.)
* At the sccgov.org website, they don't make it clear that results and numbers (e.g. 329,596 people voted) are for Santa Clara county only.
* Total California precincts: 22,894; S.C. County precincts: 1,177 ...
=State Ballot Measures : selected notes=
Note : 'Measures' also apparently listed as 'Propositions'; e.g. "Proposition 13" = "Measure 13" ... Wonder how 'initiative statute' falls in their taxonomy of terms...
13: Limits on Property Tax Assessment, et cetera
"A YES vote on this measure means: Earthquake safety improvements made to unreinforced masonry (such as brick) buildings would not result in higher property taxes until the building is sold. ..."
Passed ; 87% "yes"
14: Increased Participation Rights for PRIMARY Elections
"Changes the primary election process for congressional, statewide, and legislative races. Allows all voters to choose any candidate regardless of the candidate's or voter's political party preference..."
Passed ; 54 % "yes"
17: [initiative statute] Auto Insurance Pricing based on Driver's History...
Rejected: 52 % "no"
