California Code, Government Code - GOV § 23374.5

Ballots at the election provided for in this article shall contain the statement:

Opposite the statement, and to its right, the words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on separate lines, with voting squares. If a voter stamps a cross (+) in the voting square after the printed word “Yes,” his or her vote shall be counted in favor of the adoption. If he or she stamps a cross (+) in the voting square after the printed word “No,” his or her vote shall be counted against its adoption.