2018 VOTER GUIDE: A look at California's Proposition 4: Children's hospital bonds initiative
In the November election, California voters will decide on 11 propositions. Here's everything you need to know about Proposition 4.
PROPOSITION 4:
Authorizes bonds funding construction at hospitals providing children's health care. Initiative statute
SUMMARY:
A YES vote supports authorizing the State to issue $ 1.4 Billion in bonds to build, expand, renovate, and equip children's hospitals in California. This includes 13 hospitals across California.
In Central California, Valley Children's Hospital would receive $135 million in bond funds.
HOW DID IT GET ON MY BALLOT:
Backers of Prop. 4 collected enough signatures of registered California voters to qualify it as a ballot measure.
MAJOR BACKERS:
California Children's Hospital Association, California Teachers Association, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Stanford)
MAJOR OPPONENTS:
A private citizen named Gary Wesley has written the official "Opponent's Argument" against Prop. 4. There are no major groups or elected officials who have stated their opposition.
IMPACT TO TAXPAYERS:
State estimates the bond would cost taxpayers $ 2.9 Billion over 35 years.
Take a look at full coverage on the 2018 election here.
*NOTE: All information regarding donations as backers or opponents of a ballot measure reflects financial disclosures made to California's Secretary of State as of September 7, 2018.
