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Proposition 36 would increase the theft charge to a felony for someone with two prior theft convictions. It would also let judges sentence some drug dealers to state prison rather than county jail and increase the consequences for a dealer whose sale of fentanyl kills or seriously injures the user.
Supporters argue that tougher criminal penalties are needed to curb theft and the increasing use of fentanyl. Opponents say it will lead to an increase in the state’s prison population and the associated costs.
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Cumulative contributions
Biggest supporters
Walmart is the largest supporter with $3.5 million in contributions. Other top donors include retailers such as Home Depot and Target with $1 million each and 7-Eleven and associated committees with more than $600,000. In-N-Out Burger contributed $500,000.
The measure has also received support from some district attorneys and law enforcement organizations.
Biggest resistance
Criminal justice reform groups and human rights activists oppose the measure. Major donors to criminal justice reform include Patty Quillin with $500,000, Stacy Schusterman with $325,000, Quinn Delaney with $225,000 and the ACLU of Northern California with $120,000.
Times politics reporter Anabel Sosa contributed to this report.