Medical marijuana. [Ballot]

Nov 10, 2015 - Effects on State and Local Revenues. The effect of the measure on state and local revenues would depend on several factors, such as (1) the price and quantity of medical marijuana sold by the state and (2) how the state chose to operate medical marijuana cultivation and distribution facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-069

Information included on ballots or sample ballots. [Ballot]

Feb 11, 2016 - This could result in different decisions being made —for example, on legislation and the state budget —that otherwise would be the case. These decisions could have an effect on state and local spending and revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-122

Redirect up to $10.7 billion in previously authorized general obligation bond authority to certain water-related projects and amend the constitution to prioritize certain uses of water (Amendment #1).

Jan 8, 2016 - For example, if the state were to pursue a high-speed rail project, the state would require additional funding to complete the project. On the other hand, if the state were not to continue with such a project, it could (1)  achieve significant savings by relieving the need for future state funding for the project and (2) result in the state being required to repay federal funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-107

Immigration. (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2015 - Impact on State and Local Law Enforcement and Corrections. The provisions of this measure would likely increase workload for state and local law enforcement and corrections. First, the measure could result in increased state prison and cou nty jail workload.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-099

The cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana. Amendment #1 [Ballot]

Dec 7, 2015 - These priorities include ensuring that marijuana is not distributed to minors or diverted from states that have legalized marijuana to other states. Proposal This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-085

High-speed rail (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Jan 8, 2016 - Other fiscal effects of the measure would largely depend on whether the state pursued a high-speed rail project in the future. For example, if the state were to pursue a high-speed rail project, the state would require additional funding to complete the project.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-109

Personal income taxes and funding for education and health programs (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Nov 10, 2015 - Background California ’s State Budget. California state taxes —primarily income taxes —are spent mainly from the state government ’s General Fund. The General Fund is budgeted to spend about $115  billion during the current 2015-16 fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-070

The cultivation, possession, and sale of marijuana. (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Dec 7, 2015 - These priorities include ensuring that marijuana is not distributed to minors or diverted from states that have legalized marijuana to other states. Proposal This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-086

Pre-litigation procedures for construction-related accessibility claims. [Ballot]

Jan 19, 2016 - State Accessibility Laws. A violation of the federal ADA also constitutes a violation of state law. State law provides additional protections and remedies to those with disabilities. For example, state law allows private parties to receive compensation for violations of construction-related accessibility standards, including penalties for damages incurred by an injured party —subject to statutory minimums —and attorney fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-113

The California National Flag Act [Ballot]

May 14, 2015 - Similarly, federal law generally specifies that no other flag, including any state flag, should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right of the United States flag. Proposal The measure amends state law to require that, where the national and state flags are both displayed, the state flag be placed in the position of first honor.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-011