Proposed vote on California becoming an independent country. [Ballot]

Jan 11, 2017 - In 1850, Congress and President Fillmore approved the act admitting California as one of the United States of America. Section 1 of Article III of the current State Constitution pr ovides that California “is an inseparable part of the United States of America. ” This section of the State Constitution also states that the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2016-011

Child custody. Amendment #1. [Ballot]

Jun 2, 2016 - In view of the above, the ongoing net fiscal impact of this measure on state courts is uncertain. Summary of Fiscal Effects. This measure would have the following major fiscal effect: Unknown ongoing net fiscal impact on state courts that would depend significantly on (1) how the measure is interpreted and implemented by the courts and (2) how individuals respond to the ability to demand a jury trial in child custody cases.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2016-003

Online signature gathering for initiative, referendum and recall petitions. [Ballot]

Mar 22, 2016 - In any event, the one-time state and local costs to develop this new system likely would total in the millions of dollars or more. Ongoing Costs or Savings. Over time, after the development of the online petition system, the state and local government net costs or savings from this measure would depend on the system that the Secretary of State develops under this measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2016-002

Use of various chemicals, pesticides, and vaccines, as well as other activities in California (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Mar 11, 2016 - In view of all of the above factors, the full scope of the fiscal impacts to state and local governments is highly uncertain. As required by Section 9005, we are informing you that it is our opinion that the measure would result in a substantial net change in state and local finances.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2016-001

State legislator lie detector tests (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Feb 18, 2016 - State revenues could increase slightly if th e measure is interpreted to extend state income taxes to additional categories of state legislator compensation. Summary of Fiscal Effect. This measure would have the following major fiscal effect: Potential state costs of millions of dollars or more each year to administer lie detector tests.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-125

The rights of specified individuals to make their own health care decisions. [Ballot]

Feb 18, 2016 - Background State Laws Regarding Rights to Make Health Care Decisions.  In general, an individual 's right to make health care decisions is broadly assumed and reflected in many parts of the state legal system, including the state constitution, statutory law, and case law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-123

State and local law enforcement agencies. [Ballot]

Feb 17, 2016 - State and local law enforcement agencies. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed statutory initiative related to state and local law enforcement agencies (A.G.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-124

Parole consideration, credits, and the prosecution of juveniles in adult court, Amendment No. 1. [Ballot]

Feb 11, 2016 - Prosecution of Youth in Adult Court Net Reduction in State Costs. If fewer youths are tried and convicted in adult criminal court, the measure would have a number of fiscal effects on the state. First, it would reduce state prison and parole costs as youths affected by the measure would no longer spend any time in prison or be supervised by state parole agents following their release.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-121

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

Cultivation, possession, and sale of marijuana. Version 7 [Ballot]

Feb 5, 2016 - 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/2015-120