Oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - File N o. 25-0033). Background AI and AI Companies. AI refers broadly to technologies that enable computer systems to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as generating content, identifying patterns, or mak ing predictions from data.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0040, Amendment #1).     Background Special Tax. Taxes are a type of revenue that can be used to support any public purpose. Some state taxes are unrestricted, meaning that revenues raised by these taxes can be used to fund any program.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

California labor law violations. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - On the other hand, trial courts could receive an increased number of appeals of Labor Com missioner decisions or an increased number of class-action lawsuits or other civil filings that otherwise would have been pursued as PAGA lawsuits.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-027

Immunology and immunotherapy. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - Fiscal Effects Increased State Costs of About $500 Million Each Year for 25 Years to Repay the Bond. The estimated cost to repay the bond would be about $500 million each year over a 25-year period. Payments would be made from the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-026

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - While specific terms va ry, contracts for attorney services typically include whether people will be paying their attorneys (1)  an hourly rate, (2)  a flat fee (a set amount for a product or service), or (3)  on a contingency basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

Congressional districts in California. [Ballot]

Dec 29, 2025 - File No. 25-0031). Background Each State Draws Congressional District Maps Following the U.S. Census. There are 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives (House). Each member of the House represents an area of the state called a congressional district.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-031

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

Insurance regulation. [Ballot]

Nov 10, 2025 - File No. 25-0020, Amendment #2). Background The State Regulates Insurance Companies. The state has many laws that insurance companies must follow. These laws are there to protect consumers from things like discrimination, fraud, or unfair treatment.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-020

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

Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Jan 21, 2026 - File No. 25-0035). Background Local Governments Collect Property Taxes From Property Owners. California local governments —cities, counties, schools, and special districts —levy property taxes on property owners.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-035