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

State enforcement of the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. [Ballot]

Dec 19, 2025 - These costs would depend on what protections are adopted. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-030

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

Congressional districts in California. [Ballot]

Dec 29, 2025 - Each state decides what process it uses to draw its new district maps, but must follow federal laws. Historically, prior to 2025, states have rarely drawn new congressional districts sooner than every 10 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-031

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

Dec 10, 2025 - For example, the limitations on what materials may be included in the administrative record and on what actions the courts may take would reduce the amount of court time and resources needed. Additionally, the additional decision-making discretion provided to lead agencies could potentially reduce the number of cases that ultimately are filed in court.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-023

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - State law generally requires attorneys enter into written contracts with clients to specify what services are being provided and how they will be paid for. While specific terms va ry, contracts for attorney services typically include whether people will be paying their attorneys (1)  an hourly rate, (2)  a flat fee (a set amount for a product or service), or (3)  on a contingency basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

New tax on the wealth of billionaires. [Ballot]

Dec 11, 2025 - For example, it is hard to know what actions billionaires would take to reduce the amount of tax they pay. Also, much of the wealth is based on stock prices, which are always changing. Likely Ongoing Decrease in State Income Tax Revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-024

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

Personal income tax rates for high-income taxpayers. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2025 - Figure  1 shows what income tax rates would be if this measure passes and what they would be if it is rejected. Fiscal Effects Measure Would Bring in Between $5  Billion and $15  Billion Each Year. The amount of money brought in by this measure is hard to predict and will go up and down with the economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-016

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - For example, companies that provide transportation services to the general public for a fee —known as “common carriers ” —are subject to a “heightened duty of care. ” Under this higher standard, a level of vigilance, skill, and care generally must be followed, above what a typical reasonable driver might be expected to perform.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-028