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

Proposition 4 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - Roughly half of this money would be for activities to increase the amount and quality of water available for people to use ($1.9  billion). This would include storing water so it can be used during future droughts, as well as cleaning polluted water to make it safe to drink.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=4&year=2024

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

Time limits, environmental reviews, and judicial reviews for certain types of infrastructure projects. [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2025 - Unlike other environmental laws that are focused on one issue (such as air quality), CEQA and its implementing guidelines require government agencies to consider a public or private project ’s total impact on the environment before approving it.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-023

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

Artificial intelligence (AI) and child safety. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2025 - Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) Advises the State Board of Education on Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Materials. The IQC consists of 18 members, primarily appointed by the Governor, with expertise in academic content and curriculum.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-025

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 - 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/2024-001

High-quality public schools. [Ballot]

Dec 6, 2023 - High-quality public schools. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed constitutional initiative (A.G. File No. 23-0028) related to high-quality public schools. Background State Required to Provide a Public School System .
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-028

Funding for students who attend private schools or are educated at home. [Ballot]

Oct 7, 2025 - The measure prohibits the state from adding any other requirements. Prohibits State Regulation of Private School Curriculum and Academic Decisions. The measure grants participating private schools broad authority to “teach or not teach ” any “subject, content, and information ” as they deem appropriate.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-014

High-quality public schools (Version 1). [Ballot]

Aug 30, 2023 - High-quality public schools (Version 1). [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed constitutional initiative (A.G. File No. 23-0009) related to high-quality public schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-009