Initiative Analyses

October 17

A.G. File No. 2023-019

Use of school, college, and university sex-segregated facilities and student participation in athletic programs and activities based on their gender identity.

The measure repeals existing state law that allows students to participate in sex-segregated K-12 school programs, activities, and facilities consistent with the student’s gender identity; requires participation in any grades 7 to 12, college, and university competitive athletic program or activity designated for female students be based on biological sex, not gender identity; requires use of K-12, college, and university sex-segregated facilities be based on biological sex, not gender identity; and repeals existing state law that allows students to participate in either Girls State or Boys State based on gender identity (Amendment #1).

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October 17

A.G. File No. 2023-018

Parental or legal guardian notification if student requests gender-related accommodations.

The measure requires schools notify parents and legal guardians as soon as practicable if a student under the age of 18 requests to be treated as a gender different from the student’s gender listed in official records (Amendment #1).

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October 11

A.G. File No. 2023-017

Drug and theft crimes.

This measure makes changes to state law regarding certain drug and theft crimes (Amendment #1).

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October 4

A.G. File No. 2023-016

Voting in California.

This measure would establish new identification requirements for voters.

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September 21

A.G. File No. 2023-015

Public access to state and local government records (Amendment #1).

This measure increases the amount and types of records eligible to be disclosed to the public.

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September 21

A.G. File No. 2023-014

Restrictions on certain oil drilling permits (Amendment #1).

This measure sets various restrictions on oil drilling permits.

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September 7

A.G. File No. 2023-013

Research and development involving certain psychedelic substances (Amendment #1).

This measure authorizes the state to sell $5 billion in general obligation bonds to support research, development, training, and education involving the use of psychedelic substances to treat mental health issues.

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September 1

A.G. File No. 2023-012

Climate change.

This measure makes various changes to state greenhouse gas reduction policies.

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September 1

A.G. File No. 2023-011

Local land use planning and zoning.

This measure would amend the California Constitution to specify that city or county laws related to land use planning and zoning would be a local affair and generally prevail over conflicting state laws.

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August 30

A.G. File No. 2023-010

High-quality public schools (Version 2).

This measure amends the California Constitution to establish the right for all school-age children to attend “high-quality” public schools.

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August 30

A.G. File No. 2023-009

High-quality public schools (Version 1).

This measure amends the California Constitution to require the state to provide all public school students with high-quality public schools.

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August 22

A.G. File No. 2023-008

Renewable energy (Amendment #1).

This measure authorizes agricultural land owners to develop solar photovoltaic arrays and to sell the generated electricity to other properties within a two-mile radius (Amendment #1).

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August 22

A.G. File No. 2023-007

The state's initiative, referendum, and recall processes.

This measure would require the Secretary of State to develop a system that allows voters to view initiative, referendum, and recall petitions on a statewide internet website and do either of the following: (1) electronically sign the petition (with necessary identifying information) via that website or (2) download, print, and sign a petition document in the "portable document format" (known as PDF).

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August 22

A.G. File No. 2023-006

Landfills.

This measure requires closed landfills to implement aerobic landfill bioreactor system technology for the purpose of reducing methane emissions and provides funding to support educational costs.

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August 4

A.G. File No. 2023-005

Property taxes.

This measure amends the State Constitution to expand the special property tax rules for inherited property.

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