Initiative Analyses

November 3

A.G. File No. 2009-043

California Human Rights Amendment

This measure would define the term "person" in the State Constitution.

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October 30

A.G. File No. 2009-042

Marriage Equality (version 5)

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.

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October 30

A.G. File No. 2009-041

Marriage Equality (version 4)

This measure amends the State Constitution to repeal Proposition 8. 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.

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October 30

A.G. File No. 2009-040

Marriage Equality (version 3)

This measure amends the State Constitution to repeal Proposition 8. 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.

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October 30

A.G. File No. 2009-039

Marriage Equality (version 2)

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.

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November 10

A.G. File No. 2009-038

Grass Roots Initiative Reform Act (Amendment #2-S)

This measure amends the Constitution to make significant changes to the initiative and referendum processes.

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October 29

A.G. File No. 2009-037

The California Democracy Act

This measure amends the Constitution to lower the vote requirement necessary to pass the budget bill and other General Fund appropriations from two-thirds to a simple majority.

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October 29

A.G. File No. 2009-036

Marriage Equality

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, creed, ancestry, 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.

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October 28

A.G. File No. 2009-035

California Taxpayer Protection Act of 2010 (version 3)

The proposed initiative would (1) make changes to the application process for federal, state, and local public benefits; (2) provide for the identification on birth certificates of foreign parents of children born in California; and (3) eliminate cash benefits for low-income children not living with a cash-aided adult.

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November 3

A.G. File No. 2009-033

Religious Freedom (Amendment #1-S)

This measure would adopt several amendments to the State Constitution regarding the free exercise of religion.

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November 3

A.G. File No. 2009-032

The Free Exercise of Religion (Amendment #1-S)

This measure would adopt several amendments to the State Constitution regarding the free exercise of religion.

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October 19

A.G. File No. 2009-031

The Citizen Legislature Act (version C)

This measure would amend the Constitution to limit when the Legislature could hold sessions.

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October 13

A.G. File No. 2009-030

Freedom to Present Christmas Music in Public School Classrooms or Assemblies

This measure requires that all public elementary and secondary schools offer opportunities for its pupils to listen to and/or perform Christmas music.

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October 12

A.G. File No. 2009-029

The Stop Insurance Overcharges Act

This measure contains provisions that (1) establish additional statutory provisions relating to setting insurance rates, (2) define insurance fees as premiums subject to regulation, and (3) limit insurance broker fees.

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October 9

A.G. File No. 2009-028

The Continuous Coverage Auto Insurance Discount Act (version 3)

This measure amends Proposition 103 to authorize the use of an additional discount on premiums for automobile insurance policies.

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