October 1
This measure amends the Constitution to require, with certain exceptions, a physician (or his or her representative) to deliver a written notice to the parent or legal guardian at least 48 hours before performing an abortion involving an “unemancipated” minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.) The measure defines an unemancipated minor as being a female under the age of 18 who has not entered into a valid marriage, is not on active duty in the armed services of the United States, and has not been declared free from her parents’ or guardians’ custody and control under state law. The measure limits the ability to perform abortions on unemancipated minors to physicians only. The measure also requires that physicians report certain information to the state Department of Public Health after performing an abortion on a minor.
September 4
For 20 years beginning in 2017-18, this measure increases property taxes on most properties with assessed values greater than $3 million and dedicates the increase in revenues to several programs intended to reduce poverty.
September 4
This measure allows proponents of initiatives to collect both electronic and physical signatures on petitions to qualify a proposed initiative for the ballot.
September 3
This measure states that any resident age 18 or older has the right to grow, own, purchase, and obtain a permit from the state to sell organic marijuana for medical use, without a recommendation or prescription from a physician.
September 2
This measure amends the Constitution to require, with certain exceptions, a physician (or his or her representative) to deliver a written notice to the parent or legal guardian at least 48 hours before performing an abortion involving an “unemancipated” minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.) The measure defines an unemancipated minor as being a female under the age of 18 who has not entered into a valid marriage, is not on active duty in the armed services of the United States, and has not been declared free from her parents’ or guardians’ custody and control under state law. The measure limits the ability to perform abortions on unemancipated minors to physicians only. The measure also requires that physicians report certain information to the state Department of Public Health after performing an abortion on a minor.
September 1
This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana. Despite these changes to state law, activities related to the use of marijuana would continue to be prohibited under federal law.
August 24
This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana. Despite these changes to state law, activities related to the use of marijuana would continue to be prohibited under federal law.
July 27
This measure includes a number of provisions that affect compensation and retirement benefits earned by people employed by state and local governments in California.
July 16
This measure would increase California’s statewide minimum wage by $1 each year until it becomes $15 per hour in 2021. After 2021, it would increase the minimum wage each year in direct proportion to a measure of inflation.