Spousal support. [Ballot]

Jul 5, 2022 - The measure could potentially have other state and local fiscal effects. For example, it is possible that state responsibility for spousal support payments could reduce the number of individuals who require, or are eligible for, state or local health, child care, or other public assistance programs, which would reduce state and local costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2022-004

Taxpayer protection and government accountability. [Ballot]

Jan 19, 2022 - State and local government general tax measures must state that the revenue can be used for general purposes. State and Local Government Fees Requires the Legislature and Local Government Bodies to Impose State and Local Fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-042

The rights of individuals to make “fully free and informed” health decisions. [Ballot]

Nov 18, 2021 - Background State Laws Regarding Rights to Make Health Care Decisions. In general, an individual 's right to make health care decisions is broadly assumed and reflected in many parts of the state legal system, including the State Constitution, statutory law, and case law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-025

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

Domestic ferrets. [Ballot]

Feb 9, 2022 - Accordingly, the measure likely would not have immediate or significant fiscal effects on the state or local governments. Summary of Fiscal Effects. We estimate that this measure could have the following major fiscal effect on the state and local governments: Likely would not have immediate or significant fiscal effects on the state or local governments.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-044

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - Specifically, tribes have certain rights to govern themselves without interference from states. As a result, state regulation of tribal casinos and other activities is generally limited to what is authorized under (1) federal law and (2) federally approved agreements negotiated between a tribe and a state (known as tribal -state compacts).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009

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