California Voters to Decide on Reforming Proposition 47

New ballot measure seeks to increase penalties for theft and drug crimes, sparking political debate

Proposition 47, passed in 2014, reduced certain non-violent crimes from felonies to misdemeanors.
Critics argue the measure has led to increased retail theft and drug issues.
The new initiative proposes harsher penalties for repeat offenders and those dealing fentanyl.
Democratic leaders have introduced a 14-bill package to address crime, potentially conflicting with the ballot measure.
Republicans accuse Democrats of undermining the ballot measure with 'poison pill' amendments.