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September 4

A.G. File No. 2019-006

Pretrial release and bail.

This measure amends the State Constitution to provide individual the ability to be released from county jail on bail prior to trial. It also specifies that the Legislature can establish a new pre-arraignment release process, provided that it is consistent with the other provisions of this measure (Amendment #1).

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August 22

A.G. File No. 2019-005

General obligation bonds for various natural resources-related programs and projects.

This measure provides $7.9 billion in general obligation bonds for various natural resources-related programs and projects intended to respond to the potential effects of climate change.

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August 22

A.G. File No. 2019-004

Property tax assessment.

This measure amends the State Constitution to expand the special rules for eligible homeowners and eliminate the inherited property exclusion.

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August 22

A.G. File No. 2019-003

Property tax assessment.

The measure amends the State Constitution to make various changes to the special rules for eligible homeowners and inherited properties, as well as the rules for taxation of properties held by legal entities.

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July 22

A.G. File No. 2019-002

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.

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June 10

A.G. File No. 2019-001

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.

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December 24

A.G. File No. 2018-011

Child custody and juvenile dependency.

This measure authorizes individuals to seek jury trials in child custody hearings and juvenile dependency jurisdictional hearings.

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November 14

A.G. File No. 2018-010

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.

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September 24

A.G. File No. 2018-008

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.

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September 24

A.G. File No. 2018-007

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.

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September 24

A.G. File No. 2018-006

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).

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August 21

A.G. File No. 2018-004

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).

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August 1

A.G. File No. 2018-003

Proposed constitutional initiative related to gaming activities.

This measure makes various constitutional changes related to gaming activities in the state (Amendment #1).

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June 7

A.G. File No. 2018-002

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).

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April 5

A.G. File No. 2018-001

Proposes vote on California becoming an independent country.

This measure amends state statute to call for a statewide special election on May 4, 2021.

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