November 2012 Election, California, Proposition 34

Vote Recommendation: No

With all its problems, I believe the death penalty is necessary. Repealing it would be a step in the wrong direction, like cutting your arm off to treat a broken wrist.

See: November 2012 Election, California

Details

Death Penalty Repeal.

Initiative Statute

Summary

Repeals death penalty and replaces it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Applies retroactively to existing death sentences. Directs $100 million to law enforcement agencies for investigations of homicide and rape cases. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing state and county criminal justice savings of about $130 million annually within a few years, which could vary by tens of millions of dollars. One-time state costs of $100 million for local law enforcement grants.

External Resources

• Voter Information Guide - Secretary of State
• Official Title and Summary - Secretary of State
• Analysis - Secretary of State
• Arguments and Rebuttals - Secretary of State
• Text of Proposed Law - Secretary of State
• California Proposition 34 - Ballotpedia