Funding for state and local air quality regulatory agencies. [Ballot]

Jan 24, 2020 - The federal Clean Air Act (CAA) requires states to meet specified air quality standards for six pollutants, including ozone, that are considered harmful to public health and the environment. Under the CAA, the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-032

Immunology and immunotherapy. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - The executive committee is to appoint no fewer than 10 and no more than 15 other council members from nonprofit universities and research institutions. The council selects grants for funding, then CDPH enters into grant agreements with the awardees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-026

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - As part of its audit, the State Auditor may present recommendations for the entity to improve its operations. Some of the State Auditor ’s audits are recurring to ensure ongoing compliance with the law while others are one time in nature.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Nonprofit safety net health clinic expenses. [Ballot]

Sep 22, 2025 - [Ballot]  PDF Version Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed statutory initiative that would require nonprofit safety net health clinics to spend at least 90  percent of annual revenue on certain types of expenses (A.G.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-008

Personal income tax rates for high-income taxpayers. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2025 - File  No.  25-0016). Background Most State Money Comes From the Personal Income Tax. The income tax is the state ’s largest tax. It pays for the majority of spending from the state ’s main operating account, the General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-016

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

Jan 20, 2026 - File No. 25-0032, Amendment #1). Background Organizations May Seek Nonprofit Charitable Status. Organizations may seek nonprofit charitable status under federal and state law to access various benefits —most notably exemptions from certain taxes, such as income tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

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

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

Jan 27, 2026 - Others resident taxpayers may change their be havior, for example by spending more time out of the state, to qualify as nonresidents under the new rules. Taxpayers who become nonresidents under the new rule would pay less stat e taxes as a result.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0036, Amendment #1). Background AI and Consumer-Facing Applications. AI refers broadly to technologies that allow computer systems to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as generating content, identifying patterns, or making predictions from data.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

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