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

Jan 20, 2026 - Similarly, court workload would increase if members of the public file cases seeking monetary penalties. The total increase would depend on how people respond to this measure. This includes the specific activities the new board chooses to engage in, what activities cove red entities choose to engage in (such as how often they make large asset transfers), and how often members of the public file cases in court.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

Relating to attorney fees and medical damages in motor vehicle accident cases. [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2025 - If an agreement to settle the case is not reached between the people involved in an accident and/or their insurance companies, a dispute can be filed in the state trial court. Motor vehicle accident cases filed with the state trial courts can be resolved before the case goes to trial (such as if a settlement is reached) or after trial before a judge or jur y.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-022

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - For example, it limits contingency fee agreements in medical malpractice cases to 25  percent of the amount the client receives if the case is settled before it is filed in court and 33  percent if it is resolved after it is filed.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

New tax on the wealth of billionaires. [Ballot]

Dec 11, 2025 - File No. 25-0024, Amendment #1). Background California Is Home to Many Billionaires. Several of the wealthiest people in the world live in California. Wealth is the value of all the things a person has come to own over their lifetime.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-024

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

Dec 12, 2025 - DOJ costs could also increase to the extent that it files cases in state courts seeking penalties against AI developers or their products. Similarly, the state courts could experience increased workload and costs to process the cases filed by DOJ as well as children (or their parents or guardians) seeking monetary damages for harm they suffered.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-025

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0037, Amendment #1). 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

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

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-00 41, Amendment #1). Background Certain Personal Property Is Taxed in California. Both the state and local governments tax owners of certain personal property based on the property ’s value.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - File No. 25-0028, Amendment #1) related to rideshare companies. Background Rideshare Companies Provide Transportation Services to Passengers. Rideshare companies —sometimes known as Transportation Network Companies —allow passengers to hire drivers using a smartphone application.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-028

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

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0038, Amendment #1). Background State Finances Organized Into General Fund and Many Other Funds. The state budget is made up of many different funds. The General Fund is the state ’s main operating account and pays for most public services including education, health care, and prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038

Residency rules for state personal income tax purposes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File  No.  25-0039, Amendment #1). Background California Residents Pay Tax on All Their Income. California residents pay state income taxes on all their income, including wages, investment income, and capital gains, even if the income was earned outside the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039