Voting rights for individuals in prison and under parole supervision. [Ballot]

Oct 12, 2017 - File No. 17-0023, Amendment No. 1) that would allow individuals incarcerated in prison and under parole supervision to vote. Background Who Can Vote? With certain restrictions, state law allows U.S. citizens who are residents of California and at least 18 years of age at the time of the election to vote.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-023

Prohibit new taxes on financial assets and other personal property. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-00 41, Amendment #1). Background Certain Personal Property Is Taxed in California. Both the state and local governments tax owners of certain personal property based on the property ’s value.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

Housing affordability and property taxes. [Ballot]

Nov 12, 2021 - File No. 21-0023) . Background Property Taxes and Income Tax Credits   Local Governments Collect Property Taxes From Property Owners.  California local governments —cities, counties, schools, and special districts —levy property taxes on property owners.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-023

Residency rules for state personal income tax purposes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File  No.  25-0039, Amendment #1). Background California Residents Pay Tax on All Their Income. California residents pay state income taxes on all their income, including wages, investment income, and capital gains, even if the income was earned outside the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

Drug crimes. [Ballot]

Oct 25, 2023 - File No. 23-0023, Amendment #1). Background Felony Sentencing. There are three types of crimes: felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. A felony is the most severe type of crime.  State law defines some felonies as “violent ” or “serious, ” or both.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-023

Time limits, environmental reviews, and judicial reviews for certain types of infrastructure projects. [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2025 - File No. 25-0023, Amendment #1). Background California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Enacted in 1970, CEQA is a California law that requires state and local government agencies to consider and make public the environmental impacts of their decisions when approving or carrying out a project.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-023

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0037, Amendment #1). Background Initiatives Can Raise Taxes. An initiative is a way for voters to change state laws. This can include changing laws to raise taxes. People who want to raise taxes using an initiative first have voters sign a p etition for the initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The measure would require the State Auditor to conduct recurring financial and performance audits every four years of programs funded by special taxes created or increased by the Legislature or by voters after January 1, 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - While specific terms va ry, contracts for attorney services typically include whether people will be paying their attorneys (1)  an hourly rate, (2)  a flat fee (a set amount for a product or service), or (3)  on a contingency basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - File No. 25-0028, Amendment #1) related to rideshare companies. Background Rideshare Companies Provide Transportation Services to Passengers. Rideshare companies —sometimes known as Transportation Network Companies —allow passengers to hire drivers using a smartphone application.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-028