Minimum wage. [Ballot]

Jan 24, 2022 - The state likely would have between 0 and 1  percent fewer jobs than it otherwise would. Increased Government Costs to Pay for Workers. The state and many local governments would have higher costs to pay their employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-043

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - The measure could result in various other fiscal impacts on the state and local governments. For example, the state and local governments could experience increased revenues from economic activity generated from individuals from out of state visiting to place sports wagers and spending more in the state as a result.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

Theft crimes. [Ballot]

Jan 12, 2022 - People convicted of felonies can be sentenced to one of the following: State Prison.  People whose current or past convictions include serious, violent, or sex crimes can be sentenced to state prison.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-041

Raising the personal income taxes for certain households to fund zero-emission vehicle programs and wildfire-related activities. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - Background State ZEV Programs. The state has several goals related to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and local air pollution, including state law that requires statewide GHGs are 40  percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-037

Raising taxes on certain corporations to fund zero-emission vehicle programs and wildfire-related activities. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - Background State ZEV Programs. The state has several goals related to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and local air pollution, including state law that requires statewide GHGs are 40  percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-038

Felony sentencing. [Ballot]

Dec 14, 2021 - Fiscal Effects State Criminal Justice System Impacts. The measure would have various impacts on the state ’s criminal justice system. Most significantly, the measure would reduce the state prison population.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-035

State and local government tax rules. [Ballot]

Nov 22, 2021 - Background State Government Taxes and Fees. This year ’s state budget spends over $255  billion in state funds. Over 90  percent of the state budget is funded with revenues from taxes. These include, for example, sales taxes paid on goods and income taxes paid on wages and other sources of income.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-026

Students’ right to a high-quality public education. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - A court ruling to invalidate or enjoin a state or local law, regulation, policy, or official action may result in changes to state or local spending on educational programs if the state or local governing boards independently decide to take such actions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-033

Affordable housing bonds. [Ballot]

Jan 3, 2022 - State Impact. The measure ’s impact on state costs is uncertain. In the near term, the demand for state funding for affordable housing programs would not likely change. In the longer run, the measure could have a more significant fiscal impact on the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-040

California labor law violations. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - However, state costs could exceed $100 million per year. These costs likely w ould be paid from increased state fees on businesses, which currently fund the Labor Commissioner, or from the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-027