Local land use planning and zoning. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2023 - State laws enacted since 2016 that would be affected by this measure aimed to reduce barriers to housing de velopment. If cities and counties adopt zoning and land use laws that restrict housing development, housing costs could increase and potentially constrain economic growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-011

Peace officer use of force. [Ballot]

Oct 12, 2021 - File  No. 21-0010, Amendment #1) related to peace officer use of force. Background State and Local Government Peace Officers. Both the state and local governments employ peace officers who have various public safety responsibilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-010

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - The measure also imposes an additional 1 percent assessment —up to $10 million —to support problem gaming programs. Finally, sports wagering “platforms ” would be required to pay a one-time licensing fee of $5 million and a renewal fee of $1 million every four years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - The measure defines sports events to inclu de athletic events as well as certain non-athletic events, such as award shows and video game competitions. However, the measure prohibits online wagering on various events, includ ing youth sports events (such as high school games) and elections.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

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

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

Nov 23, 2021 - The measure ’s limitations on operation of wells in health protection zones, well stimulation treatments, and construction of new wells would likely cause significant oil and gas production de clines within a few years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-028

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

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The measure would require the State Auditor to conduct recurring financial and performance audits every four years of programs funded by special taxes created or increased by the Legislature or by voters after January 1, 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

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

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - State law, effective January 1, 2027, establishes age assurance requirements in certain online settings where a user ’s age is relevant to legal compliance, such as restrictions on minors ’ access to certain content or services.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036