Proposed constitutional initiative regarding how Californians vote and the composition of the State Senate. [Ballot]

Oct 9, 2019 - Establishes Ranked-Choice Voting for State and Federal Offices. Under the measure, Californians would use ranked-choice ballots to elect candidates in statewide primary and general elections. The offices affected by the measure include state a nd federal elected offices —including the eight elected state executive offices (Governor, Lieutenant
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-013

Proposed statutory initiative related to the state's initiative, referendum, and recall processes. [Ballot]

Oct 8, 2019 - In any event, the one-time state and local costs to develop this new system likely would total in the millions of dollars or more. Ongoing Costs or Savings. Over time, after the development of the online petition system, the state and local government net costs or savings from this measure would depend on the system that the Secretary of State develops under this measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-009

Proposed statutory initiative related to the cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis. [Ballot]

Oct 8, 2019 - Reduction in State and Local Fee Revenues and Regulatory Costs. The measure would result in lower state and local license fee revenue —likely in excess of $100  million annually —because it would limit state license fees for cannabis businesses to no more than $1,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-010

Proposed statutory initiative related to the cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis. [Ballot]

Oct 8, 2019 - Reduction in State and Local Fee Revenues and Regulatory Costs. The measure would result in lower state and local license fee revenue —likely in excess of $100  million annually —because it would limit state license fees for cannabis businesses to no more than $1,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-011

Constitutional initiative regarding a nonpartisan, unicameral, state Legislature. [Ballot]

Oct 8, 2019 - Census, the State Constitution requires the Citizens Redistricting Commission to establish new district boundaries for the U.S. Congress, State Assembly, State Senate, and State Board of Equalization.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-012

Taxation of commercial property. [Ballot]

Oct 2, 2019 - State law allows property owners to deduct property tax payments from their taxable income for the purposes of calculating PIT and corporation tax payments. This reduces their tax bills. State Constitution Governs State Spending on Schools and Community Colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-008

Pretrial release and bail. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2019 - New State Pretrial Release Process State Adopted New Process in 2018. The Legislature passed and the Governor signed Chapter  244 of 2018 (SB  10, Hertzberg), which establishes a new state pretrial process.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-006

Property tax assessment. [Ballot]

Aug 22, 2019 - Specifically, effective July 1, 2021, the measure: Allows Moves Anywhere in the State.   Eligible homeowners could transfer the taxable value of their existing home to another home anywhere in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-003

Property tax assessment. [Ballot]

Aug 22, 2019 - Specifically, effective July 1, 2021, the measure: Allows Moves Anywhere in the State.   Eligible homeowners could transfer the taxable value of their existing home to another home anywhere in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-004

General obligation bonds for various natural resources-related programs and projects. [Ballot]

Aug 22, 2019 - Fiscal Effects Fiscal Effects on State Government. This measure would allow the state to borrow up to $7.9  billion by selling general obligation bonds to investors, who would be repaid with interest using the state ’s general tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-005