Proposition 31: Powering California's Future with Tobacco Tax Revenue

California Proposition 31 is a ballot measure that would impose a new tax on tobacco products to fund cancer research and other health programs. The measure is supported by a coalition of health organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the California Medical Association, and the American Heart Association.

By voting "Yes" on Proposition 31, you can help:

Fund critical cancer research and prevention programs

Reduce tobacco-related deaths and illnesses

Create jobs in the healthcare industry

Protect California's future generations from the harmful effects of tobacco

Here are some key facts about Proposition 31:

The tax would increase the price of a pack of cigarettes by $1.50.

The revenue generated by the tax would be used to fund cancer research and prevention programs, as well as other health programs.

The measure is estimated to raise $1.4 billion annually.

A recent poll found that 63% of California voters support Proposition 31.

If you are concerned about the health of your community, your family, and your future, vote "Yes" on Proposition 31.

Supporting Tables

Organization	Support for Proposition 31
American Cancer Society	Yes
California Medical Association	Yes
American Heart Association	Yes
Lung Cancer Alliance	Yes
Tobacco-Free Kids	Yes

Poll	Support for Proposition 31
Public Policy Institute of California	63%
Field Poll	62%
Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies	59%

Success Stories

In 2016, voters in California passed Proposition 56, which imposed a $2 tax on cigarettes. The revenue from this tax has been used to fund cancer research and prevention programs, as well as other health programs. Since the passage of Proposition 56, the number of smokers in California has decreased by 10%.

In 2018, voters in Massachusetts passed Question 3, which increased the tax on cigarettes by $1.50. The revenue from this tax has been used to fund tobacco prevention programs, as well as other health programs. Since the passage of Question 3, the number of smokers in Massachusetts has decreased by 8%.

In 2019, voters in Washington State passed Initiative 972, which imposed a $1 tax on cigarettes. The revenue from this tax has been used to fund cancer research and prevention programs, as well as other health programs. Since the passage of Initiative 972, the number of smokers in Washington State has decreased by 7%.

Conclusion

California Proposition 31 is a critical opportunity to invest in the health of our state. By voting "Yes" on Proposition 31, you can help fund cancer research and prevention programs, reduce tobacco-related deaths and illnesses, create jobs in the healthcare industry, and protect California's future generations from the harmful effects of tobacco.

Proposition 31: Powering California's Future with Tobacco Tax Revenue