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

Jan 20, 2026 - Public Benefit Corporations Balance Profit With Specified Public Benefits. Under current law, certain businesses may elect to operate as public benefit corporations. These entities are allowed to pursue a public benefit —defined as a material positive impact on society or the environment —alongside shareholder value.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

Proposition 4 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - These activities could include adding trees and greenspaces. Money would also support places for people to go during heatwaves or disasters ($100  million). The rest of the money would provide grants for local communities to conduct activities that provide environmental benefits, such as reducing air pollution ($150  million).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=4&year=2024

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

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 nonprofit charities and related entities. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - Organizations may seek nonprofit charitable status under federal and state law to access various benefits —most notably exemptions from certain taxes, such as income tax. For example, federal law generally allows organizations that are set up and operate exclusively for specified purposes —such as religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes —to be eligible for this status.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

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

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

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

Theft crimes. [Ballot]

Jan 12, 2022 - For example, if the affected property is worth more than $50,000, a year would be added to the person’s sentence. If the property is worth more than $200,000, then two years would be added. Fiscal Effects Increased State Criminal Justice System Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-041

California Children’s Services (CCS) program. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2023 - If this process results in the department adding more qualifying diseases, the state would be required to pay counties for their costs associated with the increase in CCS children. Creates New Financial Assistance Program for Families.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-029