California voters directing the California Legislature to apply for a constitutional convention pursuant to Article V of the U.S. Constitution. [Ballot]

Oct 6, 2017 - Constitution does not specify the process for holding a constitutional convention beyond the responsibility of the Congress to call a convention upon the application of tw o-thirds of the states. For example, the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-017

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The measure could also affect state and local tax revenues by influencing ho w companies that offer covered AI systems operate in California. For example, some companies may change their product design, limit certain features for children, or increase spending on compliance to meet the measure ’s requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

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

Dec 10, 2025 - The major changes proposed are described belo w. Applies 30-Day Application Completeness Time Limit to More Projects. The measure would apply a 30-day time limit for lead or responsible agencies to determine whether an application for an essential project is complete, including those projects need ing local general plan or zoning changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-023

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - The actual magnitude of these effects, however, is uncertain and would depend on ho w the measure is interpreted and implemented. For example, it is unclear whether tribes could be required by tribal-state compacts (including the model compact agreement) to make p ayments (excluding funds used to reimburse state costs) into the CHMHF.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

Teacher tenure (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2015 - Whereas the measure very likely would result in higher costs for LEAs to conduct more frequent teacher evaluations, the measure also could affect school spending in the following w ays. Potential Increase in Teacher Compensation Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-079

A proposed statutory initiative related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana. [Ballot]

Oct 13, 2015 - These laws are enforced by federal agencies that may act independently or in cooperation with state and local la w enforcement agencies. State Law and Proposition  215. Under current state law, the possession, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana generally is illegal in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-050

Parole hearings for youth offenders. [Ballot]

Aug 31, 2017 - Once the measure is fully implemented, we estimate that it w ould create net state savings likely in the hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. We note that the measure would accelerate minor state and local costs that would otherwise be incurred in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-009

Transportation funding, Amendment #1. [Ballot]

Jun 26, 2017 - This legislation (1) raises new revenue through various taxes and fees, (2) dedicates the ne w revenues to various transportation programs, and (3) includes several accountability and other provisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-004

Proposition 21 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Landlords ’ income tax payments w ould change in several ways, both up and down. The overall effect on state income tax revenue is not clear. Overall, the measure likely would reduce state and local revenues over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=21&year=2020

Emergency shutdown orders. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - The measure does not require information to be posted online if doing so w ould create a severe and immediate threat to state or national security, disclose trade secrets or confidential financial information, create a severe invasion of privacy for a “nonpublic person, ” or violate federal law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-018