FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Prop 36, the California state ballot measure that aims to increase penalties for certain theft and drug crimes has passed. It is excitement-driving news for law enforcement personnel around the Central Valley. In Fresno County, YourCentralValley.com caught up with District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and Sheriff John Zanoni, who say the passage would mean 'accountability' for repeat offenders. "We're coming for you," Smittcamp said, when asked what her message would be to those the new law targets. The passage of the ballot measure, came by a wide margin, with bipartisan support. "The voters have spoken, the people in California are tired of this chaos," she said. While Smittcamp admitted Prop 36 will not provide an overnight fix, she says it will provide at least initial action to amend Prop 47, which reduced penalties to misdemeanors for petty theft under $950 and many drug possession charges, when passed in 2014. "It is definitely the first step into really addressing the population of people who are serial thieves, serial drug users, drug abusers, and really putting the emphasis on fentanyl dealers," Smittcamp said. As for the major changes under Prop 36, they come in three main areas: Those with two prior hard drug convictions can be charged with a felony on the third arrest. That will result in mandatory drug treatment or three years in jail or prison. Those with two convictions for petty theft, or the theft of items under $950, the third offense can result in a felony, which can lead to up to three years in jail or prison. Those convicted for selling or providing drugs like fentanyl will be warned that if the drugs sold kill someone, they can be charged with murder. "They're three tools. Three new tools that they have put back into the hands of law enforcement so we can try and get a handle on some of these repeat offenders and people who are bringing fentanyl in," Smittcamp said. Sheriff Zanoni applauded the new consequences for those on the ground, like his deputies at the Fresno County Sheriff's Office. He says they cannot only help keep people accountable but says they can even act as a form of morale boost. "If I figure out they're doing it over and over, now, I can charge them with a felony. Now, there's consequences. Now, there is some sort of accountability on that individual's part and I'm not just writing a misdemeanor report because they stole $800 worth of stuff," he said. Zanoni also made a plea to Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators, after the passage of what he called a 'common sense' law. "Hopefully, the people up in Sacramento, like our governor and some state legislators, understand that we the people have had enough and they probably have to open up some prison beds," he said. As for when Prop 36 might take effect, Smittcamp shared it will be once the election results are certified - that will be no later than Dec. 18.