Property taxes. [Ballot]

Aug 4, 2023 - Specifically, beginning February 16, 2021, Proposition  19: Ended Special Rules for Properties Not Used as a Primary Home or for Farming. Prior to Proposition  19, the rules applied to all types of inherited properties, including vacation homes and business properties.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-005

Research and development involving certain psychedelic substances (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Sep 7, 2023 - In 2021, businesses collectively contributed nearly 75  percent of the estimated $792  billion in R &D funding nationally. The federal government is by far the largest source of public funding for R &D —accounting for 19  percent of all R &D funding in 2021.The federal government provides funding for its own R &D centers, universities, and in partnership with businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-013

California Children’s Services (CCS) program. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2023 - This latter requirement would only apply to breakthrough therapies approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration on or after July 1, 2021. Restricts Which Funds Can Support Measure ’s Costs. The measure prohibits the state from using certain fund sources to support its associated costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-029

Creating a new online university administered by the University of California (UC). [Ballot]

Dec 26, 2023 - In 2021-22, these three segments together educated a total of 1.6 million full-time equivalent students. Figure 1 provides basic information about each segment. As the figure shows, CCC has the most campuses as well as the highest enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-034

State and local government tax rules. [Ballot]

Nov 22, 2021 - Any fee approved between October 1, 2021 and the effective date of this measure would be nullified unless it fulfills the requirements of the measure. Some New State and Local Fees Could Not Exceed Actual Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-026

Statewide Tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. [Ballot]

Aug 21, 2018 - Revenue Likely Somewhat Lower in 2021-22. The statewide tax would go into effect on July  1, 2021. In anticipation of the new tax, consumers and retailers likely would stockpile sugary drinks —buying more drinks shortly before July 1, and fewer drinks shortly after.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-004

Funding for arts and music education in schools. [Ballot]

Dec 21, 2021 - The state funds two such programs: the After School Education and Safety program ($646  million annually) and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, a newly created program in 2021-22 ($1.8  billion).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-036

Use of school, college, and university sex-segregated facilities and student participation in athletic programs and activities based on their gender identity. [Ballot]

Oct 17, 2023 - Additionally, less than 1  percent of classified staff identified as nonbinary in 2021-22. (Classified staff consist of a variety of non-teaching staff, such as instructional aides, custodians, office clerks, and school nutrition staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-019

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

Apr 5, 2018 - Proposal Calls Statewide Election on Independence in May 2021. This measure amends state statute to call for a statewide special election on May 4, 2021. At this election, voters would be asked: “Do you want California to be an independent country in the form of a republic?
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-001

Initiative process. [Ballot]

Nov 17, 2021 - In 2021-22, t he department ’s total budget was $1.1 billion with 4,887 authorized positions. Legislative Analyst ’s Office (LAO). The Legislative Analyst is established in state statute and the Joint Rules of the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-024