Proposes vote on California becoming an independent country. [Ballot]

Apr 5, 2018 - However, there are li mits on the initiative power. Specifically, the California Supreme Court has prohibited certain advisory measures from appearing on the ballot. Proposal Calls Statewide Election on Independence in May 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-001

Felony sentencing. [Ballot]

Dec 14, 2021 - The measure also allows current second and t hird strikers to apply for resentencing and requires courts to give them shorter sentences that do not include second or third strike enhancements. Allocates State Savings From Sentencing Changes to Other Purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-035

Parole hearings for youth offenders. [Ballot]

Aug 31, 2017 - I n addition, an individual with two or more previous serious or violent offenses who commits any new felony (not just a serious or violent felony) can be similarly sentenced to a li fe term if he or she has committed certain new or prior offenses, including some drug-, sex-, and gun-related felonies.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-009

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

Sep 1, 2015 - Governments in large cities and counties (more than 25,000 residents) could permanently li mit the number of storefront marijuana businesses to one per 25,000 residents. However, medium-sized and large cities and counties could completely ban such businesses with voter approval.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-039

Local Government Control [Ballot]

Sep 15, 2020 - While local governments control zoning and land use for housing construction, they have a li mited role in the funding of construction and rehabilitation of housing. Transportation Administration and Funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2020-002

Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Jan 21, 2026 - The measure ’s changes could affect counties ’ costs to do so. The net effect on county administrative costs is unclear but likely would not exceed the low tens of millions of dollars annually. Summary of Fiscal Effects.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-035

Insurance regulation. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - To do so, an insurer submits a request to CDI. The request includes information showing the insurer needs the rate increase to stay in business. CDI reviews this information and evaluates the request in a public process.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-012

The right to boycott or engage in other activities to express opposition to the policies of the state of Israel toward Palestinians. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - Finally, local policies may be implemented as long as they do not conflict with federal or state law or policies. Use of Boycotts, Divestment, and Sanctions. Boycotts (refusing to do business), divestment (selling assets or withdrawing money), or sanctions (financial or other punitive actions) against countries, organizations, businesses, or individuals have been used to express opposition to or seek change in policies.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-011

Proposition 50 [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2025 - State legislatures draw congressional district maps in most states, but some states use commissions to do this job. Before 2010, the California Legislature drew the state ’s congressional district maps.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=50&year=2025

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - People may also pay for a private attorney t o assist with legal matters that do not involve the courts, such as assistance with writing a will or entering into a business contract. Attorneys Can Be Paid in Various Ways.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027