Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The measure could also affect state and local tax revenues by influencing ho w companies that offer covered AI systems operate in California. For example, some companies may change their product design, limit certain features for children, or increase spending on compliance to meet the measure ’s requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - This is because a federal court previously determined that the payments required by certain tribal-state com pacts into the state ’s General Fund for use at the state ’s discretion generally were an illegal tax prohibited under federal law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

California labor law violations. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - These costs likely w ould be paid from increased state fees on businesses, which currently fund the Labor Commissioner, or from the state General Fund. Reduced State Revenue From Elimination of PAGA Penalties.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-027

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

Time limits, environmental reviews, and judicial reviews for certain types of infrastructure projects. [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2025 - The major changes proposed are described belo w. Applies 30-Day Application Completeness Time Limit to More Projects. The measure would apply a 30-day time limit for lead or responsible agencies to determine whether an application for an essential project is complete, including those projects need ing local general plan or zoning changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-023

Teacher tenure (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2015 - Whereas the measure very likely would result in higher costs for LEAs to conduct more frequent teacher evaluations, the measure also could affect school spending in the following w ays. Potential Increase in Teacher Compensation Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-079

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

Oct 13, 2015 - These laws are enforced by federal agencies that may act independently or in cooperation with state and local la w enforcement agencies. State Law and Proposition  215. Under current state law, the possession, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana generally is illegal in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-050

Parole hearings for youth offenders. [Ballot]

Aug 31, 2017 - Once the measure is fully implemented, we estimate that it w ould create net state savings likely in the hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. We note that the measure would accelerate minor state and local costs that would otherwise be incurred in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-009

Transportation funding, Amendment #1. [Ballot]

Jun 26, 2017 - This legislation (1) raises new revenue through various taxes and fees, (2) dedicates the ne w revenues to various transportation programs, and (3) includes several accountability and other provisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-004

Proposition 21 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Landlords ’ income tax payments w ould change in several ways, both up and down. The overall effect on state income tax revenue is not clear. Overall, the measure likely would reduce state and local revenues over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=21&year=2020