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Proposition 47

California Statewide • 2014 •  Initiative 

Passed

Result: 58.4% yes, 41.6% no

AI-generated plain-language summary

This measure reduced penalties for certain non-violent property and drug crimes from felonies to misdemeanors, including theft of items valued under $950 and personal drug possession. It also allowed people previously convicted of these crimes as felonies to petition for resentencing under the new misdemeanor penalties.

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