Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Net costs or savings resulting from the measure would depend on (1) how many special tax initiatives qualify for a one-time audit but are not approved by voters, (2) the number of pages that are added to the Voter Information Guide each election cycle, and (3) the level of savings that are identified and implemented as a result of the audits.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

California’s relationship with the United States of America. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - The measure would also involve added state costs on a one-time basis for the Secretary of State to collect applications, ensure candidates meet the criteria for selection, and rand omly select members.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-010

Housing assistance program for certain University of California employees. [Ballot]

Oct 27, 2025 - File No. 25-0018, Amendment #1). Background Overview of UC 's Budget and Workforce. In 2024-25 , UC operated with a budget of about $54  billion. Most of this money came from hospital operations, campus services (such as housing, dining, and parking), and other nonstate sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-018

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0037, Amendment #1). Background Initiatives Can Raise Taxes. An initiative is a way for voters to change state laws. This can include changing laws to raise taxes. People who want to raise taxes using an initiative first have voters sign a p etition for the initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

Immunology and immunotherapy. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - Fiscal Effects Increased State Costs of About $500 Million Each Year for 25 Years to Repay the Bond. The estimated cost to repay the bond would be about $500 million each year over a 25-year period. Payments would be made from the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-026

Prohibit new taxes on financial assets and other personal property. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-00 41, Amendment #1). Background Certain Personal Property Is Taxed in California. Both the state and local governments tax owners of certain personal property based on the property ’s value.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

The applicability of tax increases to the state’s constitutional requirements. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0038, Amendment #1). Background State Finances Organized Into General Fund and Many Other Funds. The state budget is made up of many different funds. The General Fund is the state ’s main operating account and pays for most public services including education, health care, and prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038

Residency rules for state personal income tax purposes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File  No.  25-0039, Amendment #1). Background California Residents Pay Tax on All Their Income. California residents pay state income taxes on all their income, including wages, investment income, and capital gains, even if the income was earned outside the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - For example, it limits contingency fee agreements in medical malpractice cases to 25  percent of the amount the client receives if the case is settled before it is filed in court and 33  percent if it is resolved after it is filed.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Jan 21, 2026 - File No. 25-0035). Background Local Governments Collect Property Taxes From Property Owners. California local governments —cities, counties, schools, and special districts —levy property taxes on property owners.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-035