SAN DIEGO COUNTY — Six out of the 10 state propositions on this year’s ballot are on track to become state law, with Proposition 36 garnering overwhelming support so far with over 70% of votes in favor.
The “tough on crime” Prop 36 would reverse parts of the state constitution changed by Prop 47 back in 2014, by cracking down again on theft and drug offenses. Specifically, the measure would convert some misdemeanors back into felonies, including theft of items worth less than $950 if the person has multiple prior convictions.
Prop 36 would also introduce tougher penalties for selling drugs like fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, or meth and require sentences to be served in state prison rather than county jail…