California has misspent tens of billions on failed homelessness programs, so-called street treatment, and harm reduction. It’s time to repurpose some of the existing Prop. 47, Prop. 1 and Medi-Cal funds to fulfill the voters’ overwhelming Prop. 36 mandate.
In November 2024, California’s ten-year long experiment with Proposition 47 ended as voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36.
Its passage came as a result of voter despair over tens of thousands of drug overdose deaths, rampant and increasing crime, increasing homelessness, and a profound decline in the quality of life in many communities. These problems grew worse despite years of assurances that the state’s efforts to address them were adequate, only needing more time and funding to generate positive results.
The question being raised in Sacramento today is if the governor and the Legislature fund Prop. 36 enforcement. Based on the initial reaction at the State Capitol, this appears unlikely.
Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.
After landslide victory, will Sacramento fund Prop. 36 enforcement? First signs say no.
Steve Smith
California has misspent tens of billions on failed homelessness programs, so-called street treatment, and harm reduction. It’s time to repurpose some of the existing Prop. 47, Prop. 1 and Medi-Cal funds to fulfill the voters’ overwhelming Prop. 36 mandate.
In November 2024, California’s ten-year long experiment with Proposition 47 ended as voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36.
Its passage came as a result of voter despair over tens of thousands of drug overdose deaths, rampant and increasing crime, increasing homelessness, and a profound decline in the quality of life in many communities. These problems grew worse despite years of assurances that the state’s efforts to address them were adequate, only needing more time and funding to generate positive results.
The question being raised in Sacramento today is if the governor and the Legislature fund Prop. 36 enforcement. Based on the initial reaction at the State Capitol, this appears unlikely.
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Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.