Statutory initiative that would establish a statewide vote to express the intent of California voters to seek independence from the United States of America. [Ballot]

Jan 8, 2025 - Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. White that the initial act admitting a state to the Union “was final. ” The court said: “There was no place for reconsideration, or revocation, except through revolution, or through consent of the states. ” Initiatives and Constitutional Revisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2024-001

Statutory initiative that would establish a statewide vote to express the intent of California voters to seek independence from the United States of America. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2020 - Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. White that the initial act admitting a state to the Union “was final. ” “There was no place for reconsideration, or revocation, ” the court said, “except through revolution, or through consent of the states. ” Initiatives and Constitutional Revisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2020-001

Local taxes. [Ballot]

Jul 1, 2025 - File No. 25-0004, Amendment #1). Background Charter Cities and Other Local Governments in California. California is composed of a large network of local governments. These include counties, cities, special districts, and school districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-004

State and local government tax rules. [Ballot]

Nov 22, 2021 - The extent to which revenues would be lower under the measure would depend on various factors, most notably future decisions made by the Legislature and v oters. For example, requirements for legislative approval of all increases in fees —including those currently set administratively —could result in lower fee revenues, depending on future votes of the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-026

Insurer coverage of medical procedures and medication. [Ballot]

May 15, 2025 - Specifically, the initiative prohibits these actions when they (1)  overturn recommendations made by licensed doctors and (2)  could result in specified negative patient health outcomes. As Figure  1 shows, the measure includes five negative health outcomes (such as disability and death).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-002

Proposition 35 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - The annual cost would be between roughly $1  billion to $2  billion in 2025 and 2026. These amounts are between one-half of 1  percent and 1  percent of the state ’s total General Fund budget. In Long Term, Unknown Fiscal Effects.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=35&year=2024

Local taxes. [Ballot]

Jul 1, 2025 - File No. 25-0005, Amendment #1). Background Charter Cities and Other Local Governments in California. California is composed of a large network of local governments. These include counties, cities, special districts, and school districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-005

Proposition 1 [Ballot]

Mar 5, 2024 - Proposition  1 does not change the tax on people with incomes over $1  million per year. State Gets Larger Share of Tax. As shown in Figure  1, Proposition  1 increases the share of the MHSA tax that the state gets for mental health programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=1&year=2024

Proposition 32 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - The overall price increase from Proposition 32 likely would be smaller than one-half of 1  percent. Likely Lower Profits. The costs of higher wages likely would reduce some businesses ’ profits. Effect on Jobs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=32&year=2024

Ethnic studies course at the California State University. [Ballot]

May 15, 2025 - The requirement for graduate students would not apply to (1) students who completed two ethnic studies courses during their baccalaureate coursework or (2) students who completed two ethnic studies courses at an accredited postsecondary educational institution.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-003