California primary election live results: Proposition 1 vote gap closes overnight
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A statewide measure to invest billions into bolstering California's mental health services has received support among nearly 50.2% of voters, according to partial results with all precincts reporting. The vote gap significantly tightened overnight.
The two-part initiative is meant to overhaul the state's mental health system via a $6.4 billion bond, which would focus on funding new mental health treatment facilities and housing for those with mental health conditions experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
Results from the California Secretary of State Wednesday morning show a 50.2% "yes" vote on the proposition, and a 49.8% "no" vote in partial results with all 20,855 precincts reporting.
Spearheaded by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, the proposition is to fund expanding the number of treatment beds available in the state and establish permanent supportive housing. It would also require counties to spend more of their existing mental health funds on people who chronically experience homelessness.
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The proposition includes two parts: Senate Bill 326, to change the existing Mental Health Services Act, which established a 1% personal income tax for those making more than $1 million per year to fund services; as well as Assembly Bill 531, establishing a $6.38 billion general obligation bond.
The bond will go toward adding 11,150 new treatment beds and supportive housing units, as well as adding more than 26,00 outpatient spots, according to the governor's website. Included in the bond is $1 billion set aside specifically for veterans’ housing.
Statewide polling conducted shortly before the March 5 election suggested the proposition is likely to pass, supported by 59% of likely voters, though down from a 68% approval in November.
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This is a developing story and will be updated.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Election 2024 results: California Prop 1 mental health bill