Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - Payment on a contingency basis typically occurs only if an attorney wins or settles a case. After deducting up-front litigation costs (such as court fees), attorneys are paid an agreed-upon percentage of the money that their client receives after winning or settling the case.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

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

Jan 20, 2026 - If a member of the public wins their case, they may keep 25 percent to 50 percent of any civil penalties or other money awarded as well as attorney fees and costs. In contrast, an entity that wins would not be entitled to attorney fees and costs unless the court found the case had been filed unreasonably.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

Attorney compensation in certain civil lawsuits. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - Under a contingency fee contract, clients typically pay only if their attorneys win their cases. Attorneys generally pay for up-front litigation costs related to the case (such as court fees and evidence collection costs) and receive a percentage of the money that their client receives after settling or winning the case.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-030

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

Nov 24, 2025 - Under this kind of contract, clients typicall y only pay their attorneys if they settle or win the case. Attorneys generally pay for up-front litigation costs related to the cases (such as court fees and evidence collection costs).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-022

Civil lawsuits. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - Under a contingency fee contract, clients typically pay only if their attorneys win their cases. Attorneys generally pay for up-front litigation costs related to the case (such as court fees and evidence collection costs) and receive a percentage of the money that their client receives after settling or winning the case.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-029

Attorney compensation in certain civil lawsuits. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - Under a contingency fee contract, clients typically pay only if their attorne ys win their cases. Attorneys generally pay for up-front litigation costs related to the case (such as court fees and evidence collection costs) and receive a percentage of the mon ey that their client receives after settling or winning the case.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-031

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - In the first year of operation, this deduction would be limited to 15  percent of all sports wagers made after deducting all player winnings. This deduction would then decrease by 3 percent each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - For exa mple, such tribes would be responsible for reviewing what games or bets can be offered and what rules would apply (such as how payouts for winning wagers are calculated). However, the state would have some limited regulatory authority as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

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 - The measure also requires that individuals or entities who win their case be awarded reasonable attorney fees and costs. Potentially Expands Records That Must Be Disclosed Under the CPRA. The measure states that any record —including communication and memorandums of understanding —that references or impacts BDS activities is a matter of significant public concern and is therefore presumed to be in the public interest to be released.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-011

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - This tax is applied to the amount of sports wagers made after deducting any payouts of winnings. The measure also imposes an additional 1 percent assessment —up to $10 million —to support problem gaming programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009