November 30
This measure would amend the California Constitution to generally require physicians to notify a minor’s parent or guardian before performing an abortion on that minor, with certain exceptions.
November 16
This measure amends the Constitution to lower to 55 percent the voter approval requirement for all local bonds and special taxes, provided these measures comply with certain new conditions. The new vote threshold would apply to special taxes proposed by all local governments (cities, counties, special districts, redevelopment agencies, transportation authorities, and K-14 school and community college districts) and for bonds proposed by noneducation local governments.
November 30
The measure limits state and local taxes to the following: (1) a land tax levied on the monthly rental value of land; (2) a personal income tax on income above $150,000 annually; (3) taxes on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and motor fuels; and (4) a severance tax on natural resources such as timber, minerals, and oil. The changes in the measure would take effect on July 1, 2011. At that time, all other existing state and local taxes would cease.
November 12
This measure (1) restricts the use of certain information by companies that sell residential property insurance in California, (2) requires that certain residential property information be disclosed to the public, and (3) requires that various types of insurers issue refunds of premiums when it is determined they collected them as a result of a violation of insurance laws.
November 12
This measure amends the Constitution to reduce the total number of years that an individual could serve in the Legislature during his or her lifetime from 14 years to 12 years. This measure would allow future legislators to serve in either or both houses of the Legislature for up to their entire term limits of 12 years.
November 9
This proposal gives parents and guardians the sole authority and responsibility over their children’s or wards’ education curriculum. The proposal also declares that this responsibility and authority shall not be usurped by any local, state, or higher-level governmental entity.
November 9
The measure exempts all residents, beginning January 1 of the year after their 55th birthday, from “all forms of State of California income and property taxes.” While the terms of the measure are not clear, we assume this exemption would apply to all personal income, property, parcel, and Mello-Roos taxes paid by residents over age 55. The measure also exempts heirs from any form of estate tax if the decedent was over age 55 at the time of his or her death.
October 30
This measure amends the State Constitution to (1) repeal Proposition 8, which states that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California, and (2) define marriage as between only two persons no matter their race, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. In addition, the measure states that it does not require clergy of any church to perform a marriage in violation of his or her religious beliefs.
October 30
This measure amends the State Constitution to (1) repeal Proposition 8, which states that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California, and (2) define marriage as between only two persons no matter their race, color, na-tional origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. In addition, the measure states that it does not require clergy of any church to perform a marriage in violation of his or her religious beliefs.