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

Jan 20, 2026 - The commission would also be required to conduct annual public competitions soliciting proposals for improved approaches to meeting these objectives and to evaluate company plans comparatively. In addition, t he commission would have authority to oversee certain corporate governance practices and material financial transactions, conduct audits and investigations,
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

The right to boycott or engage in other activities to express opposition to the policies of the state of Israel toward Palestinians. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - Public Investment and Retirement Funds. State and local government monies placed in investment and retirement funds are managed in various ways. For example, the California Public Employees ’ Retirement System is governed by a 13-member board.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-011

Large health sector labor organizations’ political activities. [Ballot]

Nov 14, 2025 - The labor organizations also would be required to include a statement informing members that they have the right to opt-out of financially supporting some or all of the organization ’s political spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-021

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

Oct 7, 2025 - The Governor would appoint five members of the board. The Speaker of the Assembly, Senate President pro Tempore, and minority leaders of the Assembly and Senate would each appoint one member. Board members could serve two four-year terms.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-014

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The State Auditor is an independent and nonpartisan office in state government that evaluates state and local governments ’ financial and operational activities. The State Auditor ’s work includes financial and policy evaluations (also known as performance audits) where the auditor assesses the extent to which a governmental entity efficiently and effectively carries out requirements in law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

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

Jan 20, 2026 - 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

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

Jan 20, 2026 - The commission would consist of seven appointed members who must meet specified qualification requirements, such as demonstrated expertise in AI technology, AI safety, economics of technological change , or corporate governance.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-034

Proposition 50 [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2025 - The Commission includes 14 members: 5 Democratic members, 5 Republican members, and 4 members who are not registered with either of those political parties. When the Commission draws new congressional district maps, it must follow federal and state laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=50&year=2025

Funding for students attending private schools. [Ballot]

Nov 2, 2023 - The board would consist of 13 members representing various types of private schools. The measure specifies that the proponents of the measure would appoint the initial members of the board to a maximum of two four-year terms, and these members would appoint their future replacements.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-026

New tax on the wealth of billionaires. [Ballot]

Dec 11, 2025 - A person ’s net worth is the value of all the things they own, like stocks, businesses, or other investments, minus their debts. By this measure, California is home to a few hundred people with wealth over $1  billion, often called billionaires.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-024