Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - People who want to raise taxes using an initiative first have voters sign a p etition for the initiative. If enough voters sign the petition, the initiative is put up for a vote as a ballot proposition.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

Elections in California. [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2025 - We estimate that this measure would have the following major fiscal effect: Likely increased costs to state and local governments, possibly up to the low tens of millions of dollars each statewide election cycle.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-019

Housing assistance program for certain University of California employees. [Ballot]

Oct 27, 2025 - Thereafter, the program likely would have little or no added annual cost to UC. The amount of time needed to reach this point could be shorter or longer depending upon a few conditions, including the borrower default rate on the home loans and the future housing market conditions in different in areas of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-018

Relating to attorney fees and medical damages in motor vehicle accident cases. [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2025 - Instead, the patient signs a contract promising payment to the provider from any compensation they receive from a settlement or court judgement. This is known as a “medical lien. ” If the compensation received does not fully cover the provider ’s bill, the patient is generally responsible for paying the remaining amount.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-022

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2025 - If a voter chooses to vote in person, they must sign a list of registered voters prior to voting. If a voter c hooses to drop their VBM ballot in the mail or at a ballot drop off location, they must sign the official envelope in which they send their ballot in order for their ballot to be c ounted.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-007

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Net costs or savings resulting from the measure would depend on (1) how many special tax initiatives qualify for a one-time audit but are not approved by voters, (2) the number of pages that are added to the Voter Information Guide each election cycle, and (3) the level of savings that are identified and implemented as a result of the audits.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Immunology and immunotherapy. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - Since the state has to pay interest on the money it borrows, the total cost of the bond would be about 10 percent more (after adjusting for inflation) than if the state paid up front with money it already has.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-026

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

Jan 20, 2026 - This includes a criminal fine and/or up to one year in jail for deliberately not complying with the requirements of this measure. 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

California’s relationship with the United States of America. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - The measure would also involve added state costs on a one-time basis for the Secretary of State to collect applications, ensure candidates meet the criteria for selection, and rand omly select members.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-010

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

Jan 20, 2026 - The commission would be authori zed to impose civil penalties, including fines of up to 20 percent of a company ’s California-derived revenue for certain violations. Certain executives may be held personally liable for certain knowing violations, subject to penalties of up to $1 million per violation.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-034