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

Jan 11, 2017 - As part of the process to be admitted to the United Na tions, Chapter II of the UN Charter provides that an applicant state ’s admission must be submitted to the Security Council. To be approved at this stage of the process, the application must be approved by 9 of the council ’s 15 members, provided that none of the council ’s permanent members (including the U.S.) vote against the application.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2016-011

Related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana. [Ballot]

Aug 24, 2015 - For example, the measure would impose fees on commercial marijuana production ranging from 10 cents to $3 per square foot of marijua na plant canopy depending on (1) the number of square feet of marijuana being cultivated; (2) whether the plants are indoors, outdoors, or in a greenhouse; and (3) whether the producer uses certain sustainable agricultural practices (such as by employing renewable energy).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-036

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

Oct 13, 2015 - State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medicinal marijua na sales. Proposal This measure changes state law to legalize the production, sale, and use of marijuana, as well as the cultivation of industrial hemp for any purpose.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-050

The cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment No 1). [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2015 - These priorities include ensuring that marijuana is not distributed to minors or diverted from states that have legalized marijua na to other states. Proposal This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-075

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

New tax on the wealth of billionaires. [Ballot]

Dec 11, 2025 - Taxpayers would have the option to spread the payments over five years, but would have to pay more to do so. Real estate, pensions, and retirement accounts would be excluded from the tax. Most of the Money Set Aside for Health Care.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-024