California 1988 ballot propositions

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In 1988, voters decided on 41 statewide ballot measures in California. On June 7, voters decided on 12. On November 8, voters decided on 29.

• Two were initiated constitutional amendments.
• 13 were initiated state statutes.
• Two were combined initiated constitutional amendment and state statutes.
• Nine were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
• One was a legislatively referred state statute.
• 14 were bond issues.
• Voters approved 31 (75.61%) and rejected 10 (24.39%).

On the ballot

June 7, 1988

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Proposition 66	Establish that the position of county assessor must be filled through an election.	a	3,833,206 (74%)	1,379,782 (26%)
LRSS	Proposition 67	Increase the minimum penalty for second-degree murder of a peace officer who was performing their duties to 25 years.	a	4,488,251 (82%)	979,354 (18%)
CISS	Proposition 68	Establish provisions relating to limits on campaign contributions and partial state funding for legislative candidates.	a	2,802,614 (53%)	2,501,263 (47%)
CISS	Proposition 69	Establish that AIDS and HIV are communicable diseases and establish provisions regarding the mandatory reporting of these diseases.		1,746,780 (32%)	3,718,776 (68%)
BI	Proposition 70	Allow for bonds up to $776,000,000 for the development and maintenance of natural lands and establish the terms of such bonds.	a	3,531,629 (65%)	1,889,346 (35%)
CICA	Proposition 71	Make changes to inflation calculations, taxes, and the use of state revenue.		2,544,731 (49%)	2,662,463 (51%)
CICA	Proposition 72	Establish provisions relating to sales tax for motor vehicle fuel and general fund expenditures.		2,046,358 (39%)	3,264,653 (61%)
CISS	Proposition 73	Place limits on campaign contributions and prohibit elected officials from using public funds to send mass mailings.	a	3,144,944 (58%)	2,271,941 (42%)
BI	Proposition 74	Allow for bonds up to $1,000,000,000 for road improvements and exclusive public mass transit guideways.		2,640,711 (50%)	2,641,256 (50%)
BI	Proposition 75	Allow for bonds up to $8,000,000 for the construction and improvement of public schools and establish the terms of such bonds.	a	3,519,903 (65%)	1,899,245 (35%)
BI	Proposition 76	Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $510,000,000 for aiding veterans in purchasing farms and homes and establish the terms of such bonds.	a	3,607,813 (68%)	1,731,881 (32%)
BI	Proposition 77	Allow for bonds up to $150,000,000 for the California Earthquake Safety and Housing Rehabilitation program.	a	3,019,481 (56%)	2,358,551 (44%)

November 8, 1988

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
CISS	Proposition 100	Implement motor vehicle insurance discounts for good drivers, and prohibit the government from setting insurance attorneys' fees.		3,849,572 (41%)	5,562,483 (59%)
CISS	Proposition 101	Require insurance companies reduce the bodily injury liability and uninsured motorist parts of rates and limit claims for non-economic losses.		1,226,735 (13%)	8,020,659 (87%)
CISS	Proposition 102	Require doctors to report suspected AIDs patients to local health officers.		3,208,517 (34%)	6,116,276 (66%)
CISS	Proposition 103	Mandate 20% rate reduction for automobile and property/casualty insurance.	a	4,844,312 (51%)	4,630,752 (49%)
CISS	Proposition 104	Establish no-fault insurance for automobile accidents up to specified limits and permit individuals to sue for losses that exceed those limits.		2,391,287 (25%)	7,015,325 (75%)
CISS	Proposition 105	Require certain disclosures for consumer, voters, and investors.	a	4,864,674 (55%)	4,046,654 (45%)
CISS	Proposition 106	Limit amount of contingency fee an attorney may collect from plaintiffs in tort cases.		4,288,346 (47%)	4,855,839 (53%)
BI	Proposition 78	Issue $600 million in bonds for state higher education facilities.	a	5,355,974 (58%)	3,929,062 (42%)
BI	Proposition 79	Issue $800 million in bonds for public school construction and improvement.	a	5,651,376 (61%)	3,578,516 (39%)
BI	Proposition 80	Issue $817 million for the construction of new prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities.	a	5,591,465 (61%)	3,558,140 (39%)
BI	Proposition 81	Issue $75 million for improvements to drinking water systems.	a	6,621,966 (72%)	2,619,300 (28%)
BI	Proposition 82	Issue $60 million for local water projects assistance program, water conservation programs, and groundwater recharge facilities.	a	5,601,764 (62%)	3,375,935 (38%)
BI	Proposition 83	Issue $65 million in bonds for water pollution control and water reclamation projects.	a	5,854,824 (64%)	3,230,261 (36%)
BI	Proposition 84	Authorize the issuance of $300 million in bonds to fund housing and first-time homebuyer purchase assistance.	a	5,428,003 (58%)	3,902,220 (42%)
BI	Proposition 85	Authorize the issuance of $75 million in bonds to fund library construction and renovation.	a	4,813,324 (53%)	4,321,576 (47%)
BI	Proposition 86	Authorize the issuance of $500 million in bonds to fund the county correctional facilities, county juvenile facilities, and youth centers.	a	4,913,599 (55%)	4,061,722 (45%)
LRCA	Proposition 87	Authorize the state legislature to require redevelopment agencies to use property tax revenue to pay off bonded indebtedness.	a	5,840,297 (68%)	2,764,559 (32%)
LRCA	Proposition 88	Authorize the state legislature to allow the deposit of public funds in any federally insured industrial loan company in California.	a	6,514,145 (75%)	2,194,932 (25%)
LRCA	Proposition 89	Authorize the governor to change any decision by the parole authority regarding the parole of those sentenced for committing murder.	a	4,928,991 (55%)	4,031,422 (45%)
LRCA	Proposition 90	Authorize individuals 55 years of age or older to transfer the assessed value of their residency to a replacement dwelling in other counties.	a	6,080,268 (69%)	2,716,732 (31%)
LRCA	Proposition 91	Establish provisions relating to justice courts and their justices.	a	5,966,766 (71%)	2,474,255 (29%)
LRCA	Proposition 92	Change provisions regarding serving on the Commission on Judicial Performance.	a	6,259,210 (74%)	2,174,266 (26%)
LRCA	Proposition 93	Remove the residency requirement for receiving the veterans' property tax exemption.	a	6,273,718 (71%)	2,583,966 (29%)
LRCA	Proposition 94	Allow judges to serve as part-time teachers.	a	5,719,900 (65%)	3,062,872 (35%)
CISS	Proposition 95	Establish infraction tickets for building standards and food preparation, create the "Corporation for California", and allow it to sell bonds.		4,090,441 (45%)	4,962,409 (55%)
CISS	Proposition 96	Establish provisions regarding when there may be court-ordered HIV and other disease testing.	a	5,758,670 (62%)	3,468,215 (38%)
CISS	Proposition 97	Reestablish the private sector Cal-OSHA program and allow the state to enforce workplace health and safety standards where the state is also investigating such matters.	a	4,776,182 (53%)	4,166,102 (47%)
CICA/SS	Proposition 98	Adopt a law to establish a minimum level of funding for public education using two formulas.	a	4,689,737 (51%)	4,500,503 (49%)
CICA/SS	Proposition 99	Enact an additional excise tax of 25 cents per pack of cigarettes	a	5,607,387 (58%)	4,032,644 (42%)

See also

• Laws governing the initiative process in California
• List of California ballot measures
• 1988 ballot measures

External links

• California Voter Guide (June 1988)
• California Voter Guide (November 1988)