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

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

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - These regulations would address independent audits of covered AI systems, including auditor standards, audit scope and methodology, and procedures for submitting and reviewing audit reports. The measure also requires the DOJ to establish a mechanism for third parties to report child safety incidents.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

Oversight of certain nonprofit charities and related entities. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - Requires Increased Reporting From Covered Entities. To facilitate the new board ’s work, the measure requires covered entities to report certain information to it and/or DOJ. For example, entities would be required to report annually on their assets valued at more than $1 million.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

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

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

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - According to a 2023 report by the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, rideshare companies reported that a couple hundred million rides took place in California annually between September 2019 and August 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-028

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - Pursuant to its regulations, CPUC receives annual reports from rideshare companies with self-reported information on assault and harassment incidents, as well as other key data. The state does not currently require the annual reports to disclose whether the cited assault and harassment incidents were sexual in nature.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-029

Proposition 4 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - Proposition  4 also requires regular public reporting of how the bond money is spent. Fiscal Effects Increased State Costs of About $400  Million Annually for 40 Years to Repay the Bond. The estimated cost to repay the bond would be about $400  million annually over a 40-year period .
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=4&year=2024

Oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - The requirements are focused largely on the public reporting of AI system capabilities, intended uses, risks, and safety incidents. In addition, large frontier AI developers —generally companies with substantial annual revenue —must publish annual AI safety frameworks that describe, among other things, governance structures, alignment with recognized risk-management standards, and procedures for identify ing, assessing, and mitigating major risks.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033