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

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

Jan 27, 2026 - The General Fund is the state ’s main operating account and pays for most public services including education, health care, and prisons. The state budget also has other funds, many known as special funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038

Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Jan 21, 2026 - Instead, they are based on the be nefits the property owner receives from specific public improvements or to fund specific public services. Proposal Exemption From Most Property Taxes for Homeowners Ages 60 or Older.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-035

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - To the extent that programs were to adopt the State Auditor ’s recommendations in an audit, the measure could result in savings or improved services at existing funding levels. The degree to which this would occur depends on future decisions and are not known.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - State law, effective January 1, 2027, establishes age assurance requirements in certain online settings where a user ’s age is relevant to legal compliance, such as restrictions on minors ’ access to certain content or services.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

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

Jan 20, 2026 - The new oversight board would be required to meet at least quarterly and could hire or contract for staff, consulta nts, and other services necessary to complete its work. Provides New Oversight Board With Authority and Certain Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032