Funding for California’s health care safety net. [Ballot]

Jan 3, 2018 - Funding for the state ’s health care workforce programs comes from a mix of federal, state, and local sources. State Personal Income Tax California Taxes Personal Income. California levies a personal income tax (PIT) on the income of state residents and on income of nonresidents that is derived from California sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-047

General obligation bonds to provide funding for certain hospitals that treat children. [Ballot]

Jan 2, 2018 - Fiscal Effects This measure would allow the state to borrow $1.5  billion by selling additional general obligation bonds to investors, who would be repaid with interest using the state ’s general tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-045

Felony sentencing. [Ballot]

Jan 2, 2018 - Fiscal Effects State Criminal Justice Impacts. This measure would have a number of fiscal impacts on the state ’s correctional system. Most significantly, the measure would reduce the state prison population because its provisions would result in reductions in:   Third Strikers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-046

Criminal penalties and DNA collection. [Ballot]

Dec 21, 2017 - State and Local Court-Related Costs. The measure would increase state and local court-related costs. By increasing prosecutors ’ discretion to charge certain theft-related crimes as felonies, this measure would increase the number of felony filings and reduce the number of misdemeanor filings in state court.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-044

Impose new standards for confining certain farm animals. (Amendment No. 1) [Ballot]

Dec 14, 2017 - State Law Prohibits Cruelty to Animals. Under state law, any person who keeps an animal confined in an enclosed area is required to provide it with an adequate exercise area, and permit access to adequate shelter, food, and water.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-042

Emergency medical personnel. (Amendment No. 1) [Ballot]

Dec 14, 2017 - (Multicounty agencies coordinate emergency medical services in the state ’s more rural areas.) In order for agencies to coordinate these systems, state law authorizes local EMS agencies to charge annual fees to entities included in its EMS —for instance, trauma hospital designation fees, ambulance provider fees, and emergency medical personnel license fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-043

Rent control. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2017 - Although the state receives no property tax revenue, property tax collections affect the state ’s budget. This is because state law guarantees schools and community colleges (schools) a minimum amount of funding each year through a combination of property taxes and state fun ds.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-041

Consumer privacy. [Ballot]

Dec 1, 2017 - State Privacy Laws. The State Constitution guarantees individuals the right to privacy. State law also includes various other provisions related to privacy and personal information: Definition of Personal Information.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-039

Estate taxes and financial aid for college. [Ballot]

Nov 30, 2017 - State Offers Financial Aid for College. To reduce the financial barriers of attending college, numerous state programs provide aid to undergraduate students. The Cal Grant program is the state ’s largest program.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-038

Private legal actions that enforce state labor laws. (Version 2) [Ballot]

Nov 28, 2017 - For example, there is a $250 penalty for each pay period the state ’s minimum wage is not met. These penalties are assessed by state agencies, typically paid to the state, and intended to improve compliance with labor law by making violations cost lier for employers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-036