Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - Specifically, such tribes must pay 15  percent of sports wagering revenue into the TSW-RSTF and 10  percent into the CHMHF —a total of 25  percent. This percent is applied to the amount of sports wagers made after deducting (1)  any wagers made with free bets or promotional credits (such as a wager made with funds provided by a tribe to a player as a promotion), (2)  all player winnings, and (3)  all federal gaming taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

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

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - 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/2023-030

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - The measure also imposes a 10  percent tax on entities offering online sports wagering. This tax is applied to the amount of sports wagers made after deducting (1)  any wagers made with free bets or promotional credits (such as a wager made with funds provided by a gaming operator to a player as a promotion), (2)  players ’ winnings and prizes, and (3)  all federal gaming taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

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

Sports wagering. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - Background Gaming in California. State law limits the type of gaming that can occur in California. For example, state law currently bans sports wagering in California. However, state law allows certain gaming activities in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-031

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

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

Dec 12, 2025 - The law excludes certain chatbots, such as those used solely for customer service, business operations, video game interactions limited to game-related topics, and stand-alone voice-activated virtual assistants that do not maintain relationships across interactions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-025

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