A proposed statutory initiative prohibiting the generation of nuclear power in California. [Ballot]

Oct 14, 2015 - These state and local f iscal impacts, however, could still be major. Summary of Fiscal Effects We estimate that this measure could have the following major fiscal effects: Potential impacts on state and local finances in the form of decreased revenues and increased costs due to possible electricity price increases and state liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-055

Proposed statutory initiative to create a statewide public electrical utility. [Ballot]

Oct 14, 2015 - The net effect of these factors, as well as many others, on state and local finances 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/2015-056

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

Oct 13, 2015 - These priorities include ensuring that mariju ana is not distributed to minors or diverted from states that have legalized marijuana to other states. State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medicinal marijua na sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-050

Voluntary certification of the accuracy of information cited in political advertisements for federal office (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Oct 13, 2015 - As we discuss below, the measure would have one-time and ongoing fiscal effects on state and local governments. One-Time Fiscal Effect. State and local governments would experience one-time costs —possibly tens of millions of dollars —to establish a new IT system that complies with the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-051

Related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Oct 9, 2015 - These priorities include ensuring that marijuana is not distributed to minors or diverted from states that have legalized marijuana to other states. State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medicinal marijuana sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-049

A proposed statutory initiative related to felony sentencing (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Oct 2, 2015 - Offenders convicted of felonies can be sentenced as follows: State Prison. Felony offenders who have current or prior convictions for serious, violent, or sex crimes can be sentenced to state prison.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-048

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]

Oct 1, 2015 - The CalWORKs program is supported with both state and federal funds, but because all CalWORKs federal funds are capped, these additional costs would probably be borne by the state. These costs would typically not be significant compared to total state spending for CalWORKs, which is estimated to cost about $5.7  billion in state and federal funds in 2015-16.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-047

International protocol official in state government. [Ballot]

Sep 16, 2015 - Current law establishes specific duties to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General in representing the state in international affairs. Governor. The Governor is the primary state officer representing the state ’s interests in international affairs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-046

State legislative districts. [Ballot]

Sep 11, 2015 - Fiscal Effect Decreased State Costs. The changes to the legislative spending limit would reduce state spending by over $140  million annually. Every ten years, some of these state savings would be offset by increased costs —probably in the millions of dollars —by the Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw boundaries for the new neighborhood districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-045

Constitutional initiative related to medical marijuana. [Ballot]

Sep 8, 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/2015-044