Artificial intelligence (AI) and child safety. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2025 - Many online services, including social media platforms, incorporate AI tools into their products. For example, AI may be used to recommend content, personalize user experiences, or generate text, images, or audio in response to user input.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-025

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - These products range from tools built for specific purposes to more general systems that can hold conversations with users on a wide range of topics. State Privacy Law Includes Certain Protections for Minors.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

Proposition 54 [Ballot]

Nov 8, 2016 - Live videos of most, but not all, of these meetings are available on the Internet. The Legislature keeps an archive of many of these videos for several years. The Legislature does not charge fees for the use of these videos.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=54&year=2016

Public access to state and local government records (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Sep 21, 2023 - Such public records include wr itten documents, photographs, audio, or videos prepared or retained by a government entity. Under existing law, government entities generally are not specifically required to obtai n and retain copies of records from third-party contractors or vendors.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-015

Proposition 3 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - 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. Choose your language:
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=3&year=2024

State and local law enforcement agencies. [Ballot]

Feb 17, 2016 - For example, DOJ would incur costs for storing the information these agencies must report and the video or other documentation generated by volunteer observers. The magnitude of the above costs would vary depending on the number of agencies foun d to be over-policing, but could be in the tens of millions of dollars annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-124

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - The measure defines sports events to inclu de athletic events as well as certain non-athletic events, such as award shows and video game competitions. However, the measure prohibits online wagering on various events, includ ing youth sports events (such as high school games) and elections.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

High-quality public schools. [Ballot]

Dec 6, 2023 - The measure defines high-quality public schools as “schools that equip [public school students] with the tools necessary to participate fully in our economy, our democracy, and our society. ” Fiscal Effects No Direct Fiscal Effect on the State or Schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-028

Peace officer use of force. [Ballot]

Oct 12, 2021 - In recent years, many local public safety agencies in California have begun using body cameras, which are video cameras attached to the front of an officer ’s uniform. Body cameras can be used to provide evidence in court cases and to increase the accountability of officers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-010

High-quality public schools (Version 1). [Ballot]

Aug 30, 2023 - The measure defines high-quality publi c schools as “schools that equip [public school students] with the tools necessary to fully participate in our economy, our democracy, and our society. ” Fiscal Effects No Direct Fiscal Effect on the State or Schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-009