May 4
This measure directs the Governor and Legislature to develop a comprehensive state population policy. The measure requires that the policy include, but not be limited to, the following population reduction measures: (1) improved and expanded access to culturally appropriate family planning services; (2) encouragement of smaller family size; (3) expanded education towards, and encouragement of, responsible sexual behavior; and (4) stopping illegal immigration.
April 26
At the beginning of every legislative session, this measure requires the Legislature to consider a request to Congress for a U. S. constitutional convention. The measure requires the Legislature to consider such a request each session until the U. S. Constitution is amended to either (1) define marriage between a man and a woman or (2) grant states the right to define marriage on their own. If Congress convenes a constitutional convention, the measure requires the Legislature to send representatives to the convention.
April 1
The measure would (1) allow court-ordered child support payments to be deductible from income for personal income tax purposes and (2) establish a series of guidelines and procedures regarding taxpayers’ disputes with the Franchise Tax Board.
April 1
This measure would declare April 30th to be “A Child’s Day.” On that day, schools would be closed. In addition, it is the intent of the initiative that the state create programs to recognize “better students,” and requires the Governor to send a message on that day to all the children in the United States to encourage them to study or practice some sport.
March 19
This measure amends the California Constitution and state statutes to: (1) change how revenues from three major taxes are allocated among cities, counties, and K-14 districts; (2) reduce the state’s authority over local government finance; and (3) expand the state’s obligations to reimburse local agencies for mandated costs.
March 4
The measure amends the California Constitution to include new requirements for tribal gaming compacts. In exchange for agreeing to the provisions of the measure, tribes would be authorized to operate up to 3,000 slot machines each. (As with current compacts, tribes would be limited to two facilities.)
March 4
This measure amends the California Constitution and state statutes to: (1) change how revenues from three major taxes are allocated among cities, counties, and K-14 districts; (2) reduce the state’s authority over local government finance; and (3) expand the situations under which the state must reimburse local agencies for mandated costs.
February 27
The measure amends the California Constitution and state law to require the Governor to amend or enter into a new compact with any federally recognized tribe within 30 days of a tribe’s request.
February 25
This measure eliminates the existing constitutional provisions relating to state and local appropriations limits and replaces them with a new, more comprehensive limit on state government spending. Local jurisdictions would no longer be subject to an appropriations limit.
February 17
The workers’ compensation system compensates individuals for work-related injuries. Workers’ compensation covers medical bills for treatment and pays a portion of lost wages from time off work through temporary and permanent disability benefits. Businesses, as well as the state and local governments, must purchase workers’ compensation insurance or self-insure to pay these expenses. This measure changes a number of provisions relating to liability for injury, medical care, disability determinations, penalties, and other matters.