A “yes” vote authorizes $1.5 billion in new government bonds to fund children’s hospital renewal projects. It also provides funding for direct services for certain children’s hospitals.
A "no" vote would not authorize any additional bonds for children's hospitals.
According to Californian medical professionals, the revenue from the measure would help save children’s lives and provide care to more children. This measure would give children’s hospitals another opportunity to continue to grow for the benefit of children in need of care., in support of Proposition 4 (Learn more)
According to an independent legislative analyst hired by the State of California to conduct an investigation into the ballot measure, California does not need to pass any more bond measures because they generate costly interest over time, subtantially increasing the state's debt., in opposition to Proposition 4 (Learn more)
This measure would authorize $1.5 billion in bonds to provide grants to children’s hospitals in need of funds for construction, renovation, or expansion projects.