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

Jan 20, 2026 - The measure establishes the California Public Benefit AI Accountability Commission as an independent, seven-member body within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and authorizes the D OJ to exercise the commission ’s authority and duties on an interim basis until the commission becomes fully operational.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

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

Jan 20, 2026 - The commission would consist of seven appointed members who must meet specified qualification requirements, such as demonstrated expertise in AI technology, AI safety, economics of technological change , or corporate governance.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-034

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

Jan 20, 2026 - If the new oversight board or DOJ is not actively investigating or seeking civil penalties against a covered entity, the measure allows members of the public to seek penalties for violations. If a member of the public wins their case, they may keep 25 percent to 50 percent of any civil penalties or other money awarded as well as attorney fees and costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

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

Jan 27, 2026 - 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. Nonresidents Pay Tax on California-Earned Income.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - In addition to the issues that would be required of the one-time audits previously described, the measure would require the audits to include the State Auditor ’s recommendations to improve program efficiency.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - To the extent these changes affect company profits, investment decisions, or employment levels in California, state and local tax revenues could be affected. Summary of Major Fiscal Effects . We estimate that the measure would have the following major fiscal effects: Increased state regulatory and enforcement costs that would likely range from the millions to tens of millions of
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

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