Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Taxes are a type of revenue that can be used to support any public purpose. Some state taxes are unrestricted, meaning that revenues raised by these taxes can be used to fund any program. In contrast, a special tax is a tax levied on a specific good (for example, tobacco or fuel) or activity (for example, waste disposal or energy use) to raise revenue for a specific state prog ram.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Proposition 3 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - Proposition 3 [Ballot] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=3&year=2024

Housing assistance program for certain University of California employees. [Ballot]

Oct 27, 2025 - UC places these funds in safe, short-term investments so it can generate interest until the funds are spent for university purposes. As with typical home loans, it takes many years for UC to recoup the initial cas h it pays to purchase the homes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-018

The applicability of tax increases to the state’s constitutional requirements. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Either Legislature or Voters Can Raise Taxes. Either the Legislature or voters can raise taxes and fees. The Legislature can raise fees with a simple majority vote but can only pass tax increases with a two-thirds vote.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Background Initiatives Can Raise Taxes. An initiative is a way for voters to change state laws. This can include changing laws to raise taxes. People who want to raise taxes using an initiative first have voters sign a p etition for the initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

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

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

Oct 7, 2025 - Private schools have much more autonomy than school districts or charter schools, and they can generally operate as long as they can attract students willing to pay tuition. For example, private schools develop their own curriculum and goals for student learning, including graduation requirements and any required testing.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-014

Proposition 4 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - This could include restoring wetlands so they can serve as buffers to rising sea levels. The rest of this money would be used to improve ocean habitats and protect fish and other marine wildlife ($310  million).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=4&year=2024

Prohibit new taxes on financial assets and other personal property. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The measure limits the situations in which a ballot measure or the Legislature can raise a tax retroactively. A retroactive tax is one that applies to things that happened in the past. An example is a tax on money someone earned two years ago.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - These products range from tools built for specific purposes to more general systems that can hold conversations with users on a wide range of topics. State Privacy Law Includes Certain Protections for Minors.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036