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

Jan 20, 2026 - File N o. 25-0033). Background AI and AI Companies. AI refers broadly to technologies that enable computer systems to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as generating content, identifying patterns, or mak ing predictions from data.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

California labor law violations. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - File No. 21-0027, Amendment  No. 1). Background California Labor Law. The California Labor Code consists of laws that employers must follow with respect to employee wages, hours, breaks, and working conditions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-027

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - Specifically, such tribes must pay 15  percent of sports wagering revenue into the TSW-RSTF and 10  percent into the CHMHF —a total of 25  percent. This percent is applied to the amount of sports wagers made after deducting (1)  any wagers made with free bets or promotional credits (such as a wager made with funds provided by a tribe to a player as a promotion), (2)  all player winnings, and (3)  all federal gaming taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

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

Immunology and immunotherapy. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - File No. 25-0026, Amendment #1). Background U.S. Medical Research and Development (R &D) Is a Multi-Stage Process. Basic research, which is mostly conducted by universities, focuses on discovering new scientific knowledge.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-026

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - File No. 25-0027, Amendment #1). Background In Noncriminal Legal Matters, People Typically Pay for Attorneys ’ Services. In criminal court cases, the government is required to provide and pay for attorneys for people who are unable to afford private attorneys.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

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