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December 21

A.G. File No. 2017-044

Criminal penalties and DNA collection.

This measure amends state law to (1) increase penalties for certain theft-related crimes, (2) change the existing nonviolent offender release consideration process, (3) change community supervision practices, and (4) require DNA collection from adults convicted of certain misdemeanors. (Amendment No. 1)

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December 14

A.G. File No. 2017-043

Emergency medical personnel. (Amendment No. 1)

This measure makes various changes to state laws that affect private-sector emergency medical technicians and paramedics. (Amendment #1)

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December 14

A.G. File No. 2017-042

Impose new standards for confining certain farm animals. (Amendment No. 1)

This measure phases in new requirements over the next several years that increase the minimum size of restrictive enclosures used by California farmers to confine egg-laying hens, breeding pigs, and calves raised for veal. In addition, the measure prohibits businesses in California from buying or selling liquid eggs, pork, and veal that were produced from animals confined in more restrictive enclosures that would not comply with the measure’s requirements. (Amendment No. 1)

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December 12

A.G. File No. 2017-041

Rent control.

This measure repeals Costa-Hawkins.

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December 1

A.G. File No. 2017-039

Consumer privacy.

This measure places various requirements on businesses that collect or sell personal information. (Amendment #1)

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November 30

A.G. File No. 2017-038

Estate taxes and financial aid for college.

This measure creates a new California estate tax beginning in 2019. (Amendment #1)

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November 28

A.G. File No. 2017-037

Private legal actions that enforce state labor laws. (Version 3)

This measure limits the contingency fees of attorneys representing employees in Private Attorneys General Act lawsuits.

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November 28

A.G. File No. 2017-036

Private legal actions that enforce state labor laws. (Version 2)

This measure prohibits the attorneys who represent employees in Private Attorneys General Act lawsuits from seeking compensation through contingency fee agreements.

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November 28

A.G. File No. 2017-035

Private legal actions that enforce state labor laws. (Version 1)

This measure repeals the Private Attorneys General Act.

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November 17

A.G. File No. 2017-034

Use of revenue raised by bonds or taxes approved by the voters.

This measure restricts the use of voter-approved bond proceeds and tax revenue.

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November 3

A.G. File No. 2017-033

Transportation-related taxes.

This measure requires the Legislature to obtain voter approval to impose, increase, or extend excise and sales taxes on gasoline and diesel, as well as taxes on vehicles. (Amendment No. 1)

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November 2

A.G. File No. 2017-032

Homeowners’ and renters’ tax relief.

This measure creates a new income tax credit for homeowners and renters.

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November 1

A.G. File No. 2017-031

State income taxes and various charges collected by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

This measure reduces various state taxes and fees and places restrictions on the state’s ability to collect unpaid charges.

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October 25

A.G. File No. 2017-030

Proposes a constitutional amendment related to parental rights.

This measure gives parents the “sole authority and responsibility” for raising their children, including being able to determine the “venue, curriculum, and methods” by which their children are educated. The measure prohibits the state and any local government from infringing upon this authority.

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October 25

A.G. File No. 2017-029

Taxes on Californians who are age 55 and older.

This measure amends the State Constitution to prohibit the state and local governments from levying income or property taxes on any Californian age 55 or over and creates a constitutional ban on state or local estate taxes.

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