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

Jan 20, 2026 - The measure would have the following major fiscal effects: Increased state costs that would likely be in the tens of millions of dollars annually to establish and operate a new regulatory commission overseeing certain public benefit AI com panies.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

California labor law violations. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - On the other hand, trial courts could receive an increased number of appeals of Labor Com missioner decisions or an increased number of class-action lawsuits or other civil filings that otherwise would have been pursued as PAGA lawsuits.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-027

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - For example, regulatory agencies can revoke gaming licenses or levy fines through administrative proceedings or through civil actions p ursued in the state trial courts. At the same time, DOJ, county district attorneys, and city attorneys can pursue criminal actions seeking fines or convictions for violations of th e state ’s gaming laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

App-based rideshare and delivery drivers. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2019 - To limit these new costs, rideshare and delivery com panies might hire fewer drivers. These companies also would eventually increase fares and delivery charges to make up for their new costs. Responses by Consumers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-026

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Enforcement actions could generate civil penalty revenue for the state, though the amount of any such revenue is uncertain and would depend on the number and severity of violations and the outcomes of enforcement actions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

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

Jan 20, 2026 - Enforcement actions may be brought against a ch arity if there are violations of state law —such as mismanagement, misleading fundraising practices, or inappropriate use of monies. Third, state law requires DOJ consent to and/or receive notice of certain actions taken by most charities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

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

Jan 20, 2026 - The measure could also increase workload and costs for the Department of Justice and the courts, including enforcement of civil penalties, defense of commission action s, and private civil actions authorized by the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-034

Cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Dec 23, 2015 - Department of Justice (DOJ) is not to prosecute marijuana users and businesses that act in com pliance with state and local marijuana laws so long as those laws are written and enforced in a manner that upholds federal priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-104

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

Dec 12, 2025 - Creates a Private Right of Action. Individuals injured by a violation of the law ’s requirements may bring a civil action seeking remedies including injunctive relief (such as stopping a particular activity), damages equal to the greater of actual damages or $1,000 per violation, and reasonable attorneys ’ fees and costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-025

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - However, with the exception of civil actions in which the government appoints an attorney for someone and criminal cases, any future changes to state law re gulating the way people contract with attorneys would need to be approved by the voters.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027