Congressional districts in California. [Ballot]

Dec 29, 2025 - Census and approved by the Commission in 2021 (2021 maps). The 2021 maps were used in the 2022 and 2024 congressional elections. Proposition  50 (2025). In November 2025, California voters approved Proposition  50, replacing the 2021 maps with new legislatively drawn congressional district maps (Proposition  50 maps).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-031

Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Oct 22, 2025 - 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/2025-017

Proposition 3 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - Proposition 3 [Ballot] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=3&year=2024

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

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

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

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

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

Transportation and high-speed rail. [Ballot]

Nov 14, 2018 - Fiscal Effects The measure specifies that the above provisions would take effect in January 2021 —consequently, the 2021-22 fiscal year would be the first full year of their implementation. Shifts in Existing Revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-010