Proposed statutory initiative related to immigration. [Ballot]

Jun 7, 2018 - Federal and state law impose various requirements on the way elections are administered. The Secretary of State is the state ’s chief elections officer and oversees all federal and state elections in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-002

Property tax assessment. [Ballot]

Sep 24, 2018 - Change in State Funding for Schools. 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 funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-006

Local government taxes and fees. [Ballot]

Jan 11, 2018 - Proposal This measure amends the State Constitution to change the rules for how local governments can impose taxes, fees, and other charges. Taxes Expands Definition of Tax. The measure amends the State Constitution to expand the definition of taxes to include some charges that local governments currently treat as nontax levies.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-051

Teacher tenure (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2015 - Background A state law governs the process for awarding teachers permanent employment status. The state also has rules for determining how much total funding goes to local educational agencie s (LEAs).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-079

The California Craft Cannabis Initiative [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - The measure states that existing state and local sales and use taxes shall be applied to marijuana sold for recreational use. However, the measure states that marijuana sold for me dical purposes shall be exempt from such sales and use taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-017

1,000 percent sales tax on political advertisements. [Ballot]

Oct 28, 2015 - The state spends tens of billions of dollars per year to fund part of the operations of hundreds of public educational entities in California. These entities include early childhoo d education providers, K-12 school districts, community colleges, and two public university systems (the California State University and the University of California).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-061

Elections and political spending (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Oct 22, 2015 - Citizens of the United States who are registered to vote in California generally may vote in California elections or be considered as a candidate for elective office in the state. The State Constitution directs the Legislature to (1) define residence of the state and to “provide for registration and free elections, ” (2) prohibit
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-057

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

A proposed constitutional initiative related to medical marijuana. [Ballot]

Sep 3, 2015 - These laws are enforced by federal agencies that may act independently or in cooperation with state and local law enforcement agencies. State Law and Proposition  215. Under current state law, the possession, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana generally is illegal in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-041

1,000 percent sales tax on some political advertisements. [Ballot]

Dec 29, 2015 - The tax proceeds would solely benefit "California public education. " States Certain Federal Courts Would Have Powers to Adjust Tax. The measure states that “if a federal district court or Supreme Court of the United States find this tax to be too high, then this law shall immediately ratchet down to the highest acceptable level and re main in place. ” There is no comparable provision concerning decisions of state courts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-106