Revising the State Constitution. [Ballot]

Mar 24, 2026 - File 26-0002). Generally, constitutional revisions change a large number of provisions or entail far reaching changes to the fundamental government plan of the state. Only the Legislature can pro pose constitutional revisions to voters.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-002

The government plan of California. [Ballot]

Mar 31, 2026 - File 26-0002 (which would create a new process for adopting constitutional revisions). The changes would encompass changes to the justice system, elections, education, safety-net programs, and others.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-003

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

Jan 20, 2026 - Similarly, court workload would increase if members of the public file cases seeking monetary penalties. The total increase would depend on how people respond to this measure. This includes the specific activities the new board chooses to engage in, what activities cove red entities choose to engage in (such as how often they make large asset transfers), and how often members of the public file cases in court.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

Elections and the initiative process. [Ballot]

Mar 23, 2026 - File No. 26-0001). Background Citizen Initiatives. The State Constitution allows voters to propose laws and amendments to the Constitution through the citizen initiative process. Before an initiative can go to a statewide vote, supporters of citizen initiatives must collect a specified number of signatures to qualify the proposal for the ballot.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-001

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0037, Amendment #1). Background Initiatives Can Raise Taxes. An initiative is a way for voters to change state laws. This can include changing laws to raise taxes. People who want to raise taxes using an initiative first have voters sign a p etition for the initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

Prohibit new taxes on financial assets and other personal property. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-00 41, Amendment #1). Background Certain Personal Property Is Taxed in California. Both the state and local governments tax owners of certain personal property based on the property ’s value.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

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

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0038, Amendment #1). Background State Finances Organized Into General Fund and Many Other Funds. The state budget is made up of many different funds. The General Fund is the state ’s main operating account and pays for most public services including education, health care, and prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038

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

Jan 27, 2026 - File  No.  25-0039, Amendment #1). Background California Residents Pay Tax on All Their Income. 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Jan 21, 2026 - File No. 25-0035). Background Local Governments Collect Property Taxes From Property Owners. California local governments —cities, counties, schools, and special districts —levy property taxes on property owners.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-035

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0040, Amendment #1).     Background Special Tax. Taxes are a type of revenue that can be used to support any public purpose. Some state taxes are unrestricted, meaning that revenues raised by these taxes can be used to fund any program.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040