The California Association of Realtors actively lobbies for laws and policies that benefit homeowners and the real estate industry. This includes supporting legislation that promotes housing affordability and opposing measures that could negatively impact property rights. I'm at the C.A.R. conference this week and we were reviewing propositions on the November ballot that may have an impact on California homeowners. Take a look....
California Proposition 3 is a constitutional amendment that aims to recognize the fundamental right to marry, regardless of sex or race. It seeks to remove language from the California Constitution that defines marriage as only between a man and a woman. This measure would effectively repeal Proposition 8, which was passed in 2008 and defined marriage in this restrictive way. Ensuring marriage equality can have indirect effects on housing by promoting stability and legal recognition for all families, which can influence housing decisions and access to housing benefits.
A YES vote on Proposition 3 means updating the constitution to reflect current marriage laws, ensuring that all individuals have the right to marry regardless of gender or race. A NO vote means keeping the existing language in the constitution, which defines marriage as between one man and one woman
California Proposition 4 is a $10 billion bond measure aimed at addressing various environmental and climate-related challenges. Officially titled the “Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act,” it seeks to fund projects such as:
Water management facilities ($3.8 billion)
Forest management ($1.5 billion)
Coastal area management ($1.2 billion)
Land conservation ($1.2 billion)
Renewable energy projects ($850 million)
Public parks ($700 million)
Heat protection and disaster shelters ($450 million)
Farmland and community gardens ($300 million)