California Independence in Statewide Elections Act [Ballot]

May 14, 2015 - This political spending can take different forms, including contributing money to candidates or committees, donating services to campaigns, and producing ads to communicate opinions. Under state campaign finance laws, there are three types of p olitical spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-012

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

Oct 13, 2015 - A significant portion of money spent in elections is used to produce advertisements on television, radio, and printed or electronic media to convey support or opposition to a candidate for political office.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-051

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Net costs or savings resulting from the measure would depend on (1) how many special tax initiatives qualify for a one-time audit but are not approved by voters, (2) the number of pages that are added to the Voter Information Guide each election cycle, and (3) the level of savings that are identified and implemented as a result of the audits.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

California’s relationship with the United States of America. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - The measure would also involve added state costs on a one-time basis for the Secretary of State to collect applications, ensure candidates meet the criteria for selection, and rand omly select members.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-010

Homeowners and renters tax relief. [Ballot]

Jun 22, 2015 - Local governments in California levy taxes on property owners based on a property ’s assessed value, known as ad  valorem property taxes. (For the remainder of the letter, ad valorem property taxes are referred to simply as property taxes.)
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-028

Housing assistance program for certain University of California employees. [Ballot]

Oct 27, 2025 - Thereafter, the program likely would have little or no added annual cost to UC. The amount of time needed to reach this point could be shorter or longer depending upon a few conditions, including the borrower default rate on the home loans and the future housing market conditions in different in areas of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-018

Statutory initiative that would establish a statewide vote to express the intent of California voters to seek independence from the United States of America. [Ballot]

Jan 8, 2025 - The measure would also involve added state costs on a one-time basis for the Secretary of State to collect applications, ensure candidates meet the criteria for selection, and rand omly select members.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2024-001

State legislator lie detector tests (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Feb 18, 2016 - California 's 80 Assembly Members and 40 Senators vote on hundreds of bills per year, the annual state budget, and other legislative proposals. Most legislators are paid about $100,000 per ye ar, plus health, dental, and vision benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-125

Proposition 4 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - For example, this could include adding additional amenities to a local park. On net, Proposition  4 likely would result in savings to local governments. The amount of these savings is uncertain but could average tens of millions of dollars annually over the next few decades.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=4&year=2024

Funding for students who attend private schools or are educated at home. [Ballot]

Oct 7, 2025 - The measure prohibits the state from adding any other requirements. Prohibits State Regulation of Private School Curriculum and Academic Decisions. The measure grants participating private schools broad authority to “teach or not teach ” any “subject, content, and information ” as they deem appropriate.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-014