Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Jan 21, 2026 - The measure amends the State Constitution to exempt most homeowners ages 60 or older from property taxes on their primary home. Beginning in 2027, the measure would allow age-eligi ble homeowners to request an exemption from their county assessor if they have lived in the home for five years or lived in the state for ten years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-035

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

Jan 20, 2026 - It also includes civil penalties for specific types of violations. These range from up to $25,000 per month for failing to file required reports to up to $20 million for “evasion ” of the measure ’s requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The State Auditor ’s work includes financial and policy evaluations (also known as performance audits) where the auditor assesses the extent to which a governmental entity efficiently and effectively carries out requirements in law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

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

Jan 27, 2026 - Residents of other states pay California income tax on income from work they did or investments they made in California. These commonly include wages for temporary work performed i n the state, owner income from businesses based in the state, and capital gains from selling real estate they own in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

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

Jan 27, 2026 - Taxes are a type of revenue that can be used to support any public purpose. Nearly all of the General Fund ’s revenues are taxes. Some funds, like special funds, are also funded with taxes. Most others are funded with other types of charges, largely fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038

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

Jan 27, 2026 - Many types of personal property are not taxed. One major type of personal property that is not taxed is financial assets like stocks. Proposal No New Taxes on Financial Assets or Other Personal Property.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - These protections apply to information related to a minor ’s online activities, images, and other personal data. State Law Establishes Age Assurance Requirements. 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

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - That kind of proposition either must collect e nough signatures to change the Constitution or must receive yes votes from two-thirds of voters. Fiscal Effect Some Chance That State Revenues Will Be Lower in the Future.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

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

Jan 20, 2026 - These costs would generally be covered by new revenues from registration fees, annual assessments, and civil penalties paid by entities subject to the measure. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-034

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

Jan 20, 2026 - These costs would generally be covered by new revenues from annual assessments paid by entities subject to the measure. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033