Election 2022: What to know about California propositions

League of Women Voters Tulare County held an informational forum on what voters can expect to see on their ballots. Presenters gave a breakdown on the seven California propositions and Visalia's Measure C.

Proposition 1 would change the California Constitution to include the constitutional right to reproductive freedom. It would also protect the rights of an unborn fetus. It is not necessary to change California's constitution as women already have the right "to choose" in the state.

There is no direct impact on state budget. The state already funds abortion services through Medi-Cal for eligible residents.

Proposition 26 would allow people 21 and older to place bets on roulette, dice games, and sports at American Indian casinos and the four licensed horse tracks in California. Sports betting is currently illegal in the state.

70% of the money generated through Prop. 26 would go toward the state's general fund, 15% would be spent on gambling enforcement and 15%.

Proposition 27 is the most expensive proposition in California. It would allow online and mobile sports betting outside of tribal lands and licensed horse racetracks. The proposition would also create a new unit with the state's Justice Department to regulate online bets.

Prop. 27 would generate $500 million annually from online sports betting. Money would go to gambling addiction programs, homelessness and tribes not involved in online betting, but no money would be spent on public schools or community colleges.

Proposition 28 would create additional funding for arts and music in public school education. Money will be taken from Proposition 98. Only one in five California public schools has a dedicated music or arts teacher.

$1 billion from the state's general fund will go to Proposition 28.

Proposition 29 requires onsite licensed medical professional at kidney dialysis clinics. Opponents argue that it's not necessary and that some clinics may close and leave patients without essential care.

Proposition 8 has the potential to increase state costs and the need for higher Medi-Cal payments.

Proposition 30 would increase the tax on personal income above $2 million by 1.75%. Money would be used to fund zero-emission vehicle projects and wildfire prevention programs. It would end on January 1, 2043 if the state reported three consecutive years of greenhouse gas emission of 80% below 1990 levels.

Proposition 4 is estimated to generate roughly $4 billion for zero-emission vehicles and electric charging stations. It could also fund up to $1 billion in wildfire suppression.

Proposition 31 is a referendum asking voters to reconsider a 2020 law that prohibits the retail sale of certain flavored tobacco products. A "yes" vote would uphold the 2020 and a "no" would repeal the law.

Proposition 2022 would decrease state tobacco tax revenues by tens of millions of dollars annually.

Sheyanne Romero is a journalist for USA TODAY Network and Visalia Times-Delta.