The cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment No 1). [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2015 - These priorities include ensuring that marijuana is not distributed to minors or diverted from states that have legalized marijua na to other states. Proposal This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-075

Retirement benefits for state and local governmental employees in California (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2015 - Governmental Employee Pension Benefits State and Local Governments Sponsor “Defined Benefit ” Plans for Their Employees. As part of employment, the state provides defined benefit pension plans for its employees and for those of public schools and community colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-076

Teacher employment laws. (Amendment No. 1) [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2015 - Background State laws govern various employment processes for teachers hired by public local educational agencies (LEAs). Some of the state ’s major teacher employment laws are highlighted below. The state also has rules for determining how much total funding goes to LEAs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-078

Retirement benefits for state and local governmental employees in California (Amendment No.1). [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2015 - Governmental Employee Pension Benefits State and Local Governments Sponsor “Defined Benefit ” Plans for Their Employees. As part of employment, the state provides defined benefit pension plans for its employees and for those of public schools and community colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-077

Revenue from paper and reusable carryout bag sales. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2015 - Until the outcome of the election, the state cannot implement SB 270. Proposal This measure changes where the revenue from the sale of carryout bags, when required by a state law that also bans free distribution of other bags, would be deposited.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-074

Limitations of the activities of holocaust denial organizations. [Ballot]

Nov 20, 2015 - State law allows schools to take any other reasonable steps to protect the safety of their students and prevent disruption on their campuses. Some districts have added restrictions beyond those contained in state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-073

Definition of the term “person” for purposes of Article I, Section 7 of the State Constitution. [Ballot]

Nov 20, 2015 - The state also funds education for children regardless of income. Medical Research. Proposition  71, enacted by California voters in 2004, made conducting stem cell research a state constitutional right.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-072

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

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

California campaign finance and disclosure laws. (Amendment #2). [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2015 - Secretary of State. Among other duties, the Secretary of State is the state ’s chief elections officer and oversees a variety of elements related to elections, campaigns, and lobbying in California. In addition to other information technology (IT) systems, the Secretary of State maintains the Campaign Automated Lobbyist and Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Search System (CAL-ACCESS).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-068