[aristeides]

the ruling also mentioned Prop 53, but I have no idea of what that is about

According to the opinion, Prop. 53 is a proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would dedicate part of the state budget each year to state and local infrastructures, such as water, highway, and park projects.

[steveegg]

Thanks. Ah, the wackiness of California (one conservative prop, one liberal prop, and a recall election).