Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The measure would require the State Auditor to conduct recurring financial and performance audits every four years of programs funded by special taxes created or increased by the Legislature or by voters after January 1, 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - State law, effective January 1, 2026, establishes requirements for operators of companion chatbots —AI systems that use natural language to provide ongoing, human-like social interactions. Under the law, operators must meet specific safety and disclosure requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

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

Jan 20, 2026 - Recently enacted state law, effective January 1, 2026, establishes requirements for companies that develop or train highly capable “frontier ” AI systems —generally advanced AI models with significant computational scale or capabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

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

Jan 20, 2026 - Recently enacted state law, effective January 1, 2026, establishes requirements for companies that develop or train highly capable “frontier ” AI systems —generally advanced AI models with significant computational scale or capabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-034

Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Jan 21, 2026 - The measure ’s changes could affect counties ’ costs to do so. The net effect on county administrative costs is unclear but likely would not exceed the low tens of millions of dollars annually. Summary of Fiscal Effects.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-035