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

The California National Flag Act [Ballot]

May 14, 2015 - Specifically, state statute requires these flags to be displayed prominently at certain public and private locations. State law also requires that in places where both flags are displayed, the national flag be placed in the position of first honor, such as above the state f lag.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-011

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

Disclosure of political campaign contributors. [Ballot]

Dec 16, 2015 - In addition, during some proceedings of the California Legislature, each legislator would have to display "on his or her person the names of the persons who have made the ten highest cumulative contributions " to that official 's campaign committee or committees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-097

Information included on ballots or sample ballots. [Ballot]

Feb 11, 2016 - The measure does not affect information displayed on the ballot for candidates for federal elective office. Fiscal Effect The measure would not significantly change the amount of money that state and local governments spend to administer elections.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-122

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

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]

Sep 4, 2020 - At least 55  percent vote “Yes. ” If both conditions are met, this measure requires the state to remove the national flag of the United States of America from all state buildings and properties and instead display the state flag.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2020-001

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