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A.G. File No. 2019-002 July 22
Spousal support.
This measure prohibits the state’s trial courts from ordering spousal support payments in contested cases as part of divorce or legal separation proceedings for more than five years.
Spousal support.
This measure prohibits the state’s trial courts from ordering spousal support payments in contested cases as part of divorce or legal separation proceedings for more than five years.
A.G. File No. 2019-001 June 10
Rent control.
This measure narrows the limits on local rent control laws in Costa-Hawkins and requires that rent control laws allow landlords a fair rate of return.
Rent control.
This measure narrows the limits on local rent control laws in Costa-Hawkins and requires that rent control laws allow landlords a fair rate of return.
A.G. File No. 2018-011 December 24
Child custody and juvenile dependency.
This measure authorizes individuals to seek jury trials in child custody hearings and juvenile dependency jurisdictional hearings.
Child custody and juvenile dependency.
This measure authorizes individuals to seek jury trials in child custody hearings and juvenile dependency jurisdictional hearings.
A.G. File No. 2018-010 November 14
Transportation and high-speed rail.
This measure shifts existing state funds and responsibilities to local transportation programs, shifts existing state funds to provide funding for state administration of vehicle and traffic programs, and terminates the state’s high-speed rail project.
Transportation and high-speed rail.
This measure shifts existing state funds and responsibilities to local transportation programs, shifts existing state funds to provide funding for state administration of vehicle and traffic programs, and terminates the state’s high-speed rail project.
A.G. File No. 2018-008 September 24
Felony sentencing.
This measure amends state law to shift the responsibility for incarcerating and supervising lower-level offenders and parolees from the counties to the state.
Felony sentencing.
This measure amends state law to shift the responsibility for incarcerating and supervising lower-level offenders and parolees from the counties to the state.
A.G. File No. 2018-007 September 24
Data collection and reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies.
This measure amends state law to eliminate the existing requirement that certain law enforcement agencies, collect and report officer stop-related data annually to the Department of Justice.
Data collection and reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies.
This measure amends state law to eliminate the existing requirement that certain law enforcement agencies, collect and report officer stop-related data annually to the Department of Justice.
A.G. File No. 2018-006 September 24
Property tax assessment.
This measure amends the State Constitution to make various changes to special tax assessment rules for certain homeowners and inherited properties, as well as the rules for taxation of properties held by legal entities (Amdt. #1).
Property tax assessment.
This measure amends the State Constitution to make various changes to special tax assessment rules for certain homeowners and inherited properties, as well as the rules for taxation of properties held by legal entities (Amdt. #1).
A.G. File No. 2018-004 August 21
Statewide Tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.
This measure creates a new two-cent-per-ounce statewide excise tax on sugar-sweetened drinks starting July 1, 2021 (Amendment #1).
Statewide Tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.
This measure creates a new two-cent-per-ounce statewide excise tax on sugar-sweetened drinks starting July 1, 2021 (Amendment #1).
A.G. File No. 2018-003 August 1
Proposed constitutional initiative related to gaming activities.
This measure makes various constitutional changes related to gaming activities in the state (Amendment #1).
Proposed constitutional initiative related to gaming activities.
This measure makes various constitutional changes related to gaming activities in the state (Amendment #1).
A.G. File No. 2018-002 June 7
Proposed statutory initiative related to immigration.
This measure (1) requires law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officials, (2) eliminates existing state requirements that limit the ability of employers to cooperate with federal immigration officials, (3) requires proof of legal status for the issuance of driver’s licenses and identification cards, and (4) requires California voters provide proof of citizenship before voting (Amendment #1).
Proposed statutory initiative related to immigration.
This measure (1) requires law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officials, (2) eliminates existing state requirements that limit the ability of employers to cooperate with federal immigration officials, (3) requires proof of legal status for the issuance of driver’s licenses and identification cards, and (4) requires California voters provide proof of citizenship before voting (Amendment #1).
A.G. File No. 2018-001 April 5
Proposes vote on California becoming an independent country.
This measure amends state statute to call for a statewide special election on May 4, 2021.
Proposes vote on California becoming an independent country.
This measure amends state statute to call for a statewide special election on May 4, 2021.
A.G. File No. 2017-055 February 5
Taxation of commercial property.
This measure requires most commercial and industrial properties to be taxed based on their market value, as opposed to their purchase price. (Amendment #1)
Taxation of commercial property.
This measure requires most commercial and industrial properties to be taxed based on their market value, as opposed to their purchase price. (Amendment #1)
A.G. File No. 2017-054 February 5
Child custody and juvenile dependency.
This measure authorizes individuals to seek jury trials in child custody hearings and juvenile dependency jurisdictional hearings.
Child custody and juvenile dependency.
This measure authorizes individuals to seek jury trials in child custody hearings and juvenile dependency jurisdictional hearings.
A.G. File No. 2017-053 January 30
California’s “top two” primary election system.
This measure amends the State Constitution to change the top two primary to a top four primary instead. For state officers and Members of the U.S. Congress, the four candidates with the highest number of primary votes—regardless of their party preferences—would advance to compete in the general election.
California’s “top two” primary election system.
This measure amends the State Constitution to change the top two primary to a top four primary instead. For state officers and Members of the U.S. Congress, the four candidates with the highest number of primary votes—regardless of their party preferences—would advance to compete in the general election.
A.G. File No. 2017-052 January 23
The use of various chemicals, pesticides, and vaccines, as well as other activities in California.
This measure proposes to limit or ban the use of many materials, chemicals, activities, and procedures commonly used in California agriculture, consumer products, health care, and commercial industries. (Amendment No.1)
The use of various chemicals, pesticides, and vaccines, as well as other activities in California.
This measure proposes to limit or ban the use of many materials, chemicals, activities, and procedures commonly used in California agriculture, consumer products, health care, and commercial industries. (Amendment No.1)