Local land use planning and zoning. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2023 - Local land use planning and zoning. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed initiative regarding local land use planning and zoning (A.G. File No. 23-0011). Background State-Local Responsibilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-011

Time limits, environmental reviews, and judicial reviews for certain types of infrastructure projects. [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2025 - (General plans and zoning rules —which require approval by local elected officials —guide land use planning and development at the local level.) Currently, application completeness time limits are in statute in the PSA (not in CEQA), and they do not apply to proj ects requiring general plan or zoning changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-023

Restrictions on certain oil drilling permits (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Sep 21, 2023 - Under SB  1137, CalGEM cannot approve permits for new wells to be drilled within health protection zones. While the law allows existing wells in these zones to continue operating, they woul d be ineligible to receive permits for modifications or repairs unless necessary to comply with court orders or to prevent or respond to a threat to public health, safety, or the e nvironment.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-014

Local land use. [Ballot]

Oct 15, 2021 - Zoning, Land Use, and Housing. Both general law and charter cities and counties in California make most decisions about when, where, and what type of housing will be built. Cities and counties enact zoning ordinances to set property-specific land use requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-016

Homeownership affordability. [Ballot]

Oct 27, 2023 - Specifically, cities and counties enact zoning ordinances to set property-specific land use requirements. A community ’s zoning ordinances typically determine how land can be used —such as for single family homes, multifamily homes, or commercial buildings.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-025

The extraction and recovery of oil and gas, as well as fossil fuel consumption. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - Health Protection Zones. This measure defines health protection zones as areas within 2,500 feet of a sensitive receptor, such as a hospital, residential area, or school. This measure prohibits the operati on of an oil or gas well within a health protection zone when this measure goes into effect.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-028

Psilocybin legalization. [Ballot]

Jun 29, 2023 - Under the measure, psilocybin mushroom businesses would be permitted to begin cult ivation, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution of psilocybin mushrooms on January 1, 2025 provided they are operating on land that is zoned for commercial agricultural producti on and approved by CDFA for food production.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-004

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

Psilocybin legalization. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2021 - Under the measure, psilocybin mushroom businesses would be permitted to begin cult ivation, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution of psilocybin mushrooms on January 1, 2023 provided they are operating on land that is zoned for commercial agricultural producti on and approved by CDFA for food production.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-005

Cannabis and certain psychedelic drugs. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - Under the measure, entheogenic businesses would be permitted to begin cultivation, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution of entheogenic plants or substances on January 1, 2025, provided they are operating on land that is zoned for commercial agricultural production and approved for food production by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-032