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

Sep 3, 2015 - While state law prohibits the establishment of facilities that distribute, sell, or cultivate medical marijuana within 600 feet of a school, it otherwise gives cities and counties the discretion to regulate the location and operations of such facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-041

Amend the California Constitution to generally require physicians to notify a minor’s parent or guardian before performing an abortion on that minor, with certain exceptions. [Ballot]

Sep 2, 2015 - The measure would require such a legal action to commence within four years of the minor ’s 18th birthday or later, under specified circumstances; however, no new legal action may commence more than 12  years after the abortion occurred.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-040

A proposed statutory initiative related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2015 - After three years the measure states that the Legislature could increase the tax up to 1  percent annually to a maximum of 15  percent. In addition, the Legislature could place an excise tax on the bulk storage of marijuana products of up to 10  percent of the wholesale price.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-039

Nationhood status and possible secession from the U.S. [Ballot]

Aug 28, 2015 - Quadrennial "Nationhood Referenda. " A statute proposed by this measure would place before California 's voters every four years a "nationhood referendum, " asking whether California "should acquire the exclusive power to make its laws, levy its taxes and establish its own relations abroad —in other words, sovereignty —and at the same time to maintain with United States an
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-037

Chinese Currency Turmoil and California's Economy [EconTax Blog]

Aug 25, 2015 - Chinese Currency Turmoil and California's Economy [EconTax Blog] Chinese Currency Turmoil and California 's Economy August 25, 2015 Brian Weatherford The recent stock market downturn has also roiled currency markets.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/125

The Stock Market Downturn and California's Finances [EconTax Blog]

Aug 24, 2015 - (Nearly all of any 2014-15 revenue gain is expected to be spent on schools , pursuant to Proposition 98.) The 2014-15 agency cash collection figures do not yet reflect various accrual changes and adjustments that will become evident over the next three years as books close on that fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/124

Related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana. [Ballot]

Aug 24, 2015 - For example, individuals could not cultivate or possess (1) a marijuana garden that exceeds six  mature plants and 25 square feet in size or (2) more than 30 grams of dried marijuana. However, the measure provides certain exemptions to the above limits.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-036

Generational Differences in Homeownership and Housing Costs [EconTax Blog]

Aug 17, 2015 - Along the same lines, as shown below, homeownership rates for Californians age 18 to 30 have fallen significantly since 1960 —dropping from 25 percent to 15 percent. Over the same period, homeownership rates for all Californians were relatively flat.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/120

A constitutional initiative related to compensation and retirement benefits for state and local governmental employees in California. [Ballot]

Jul 27, 2015 - As part of employment, the state provides defined benefit retirement plans for its employees and for those of public schools and community colleges. CalSTRS administers plans for school and community college teaching employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-033

Increases in the statewide minimum wage. [Ballot]

Jul 16, 2015 - Changes in state revenues would affect required state budget reserves, debt payments, and funding for schools and community colleges. Increase in state and local government spending totaling billions of dollars per year.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-032