Overview

• 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.