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

Jan 20, 2026 - Public Benefit Corporations Balance Profit With Specified Public Benefits. Under current law, certain businesses may elect to operate as public benefit corporations. These entities are allowed to pursue a public benefit —defined as a material positive impact on society or the environment —alongside shareholder value.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

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

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

Jan 20, 2026 - 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. For example, federal law generally allows organizations that are set up and operate exclusively for specified purposes —such as religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes —to be eligible for this status.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032