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July 10

A.G. File No. 2017-005

Changes in California’s relationship with the United States of America.

This measure expresses the intent of California voters to seek changes in the state’s relationship with the United States of America.

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June 26

A.G. File No. 2017-004

Transportation funding, Amendment #1.

This measure would repeal all fuel and vehicle taxes and fees enacted by Chapter 5 of 2017 (SB 1, Beall) to support transportation programs, as well as most other provisions contained in the legislation.

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April 18

A.G. File No. 2017-003

Gender identity

This measure adds the following language to the State Constitution: “Free exercise and enjoyment of gender identity without discrimination or preference are guaranteed. This liberty of conscience does not excuse acts that are licentious or inconsistent with the peace or safety of the State. The Legislature shall make no law respecting an establishment of gender identity. A person is not incompetent to be a witness or juror because of his or her own gender identity.”

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April 13

A.G. File No. 2017-002

Legislative districts.

This measure amends the Constitution to (1) subdivide each Assembly and Senate district into a large number of “neighborhood districts” and (2) reduce legislative spending.

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February 23

A.G. File No. 2017-001

Child custody hearings.

This measure makes changes to child custody proceedings.

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February 16

A.G. File No. 2016-012

A national popular vote in presidential elections.

This measure asks if California’s elected officials should use all of their constitutional authority to require a candidate to receive the national popular vote in order to be elected President.

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January 11

A.G. File No. 2016-011

Proposed vote on California becoming an independent country.

This measure proposes a statewide vote on California becoming an independent country (Amendment #1).

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June 2

A.G. File No. 2016-003

Child custody. Amendment #1.

This measure allows an individual to demand a jury trial during any child custody proceedings. The measure also specifies that, in a jury trial, (1) individuals are entitled to a jury verdict and (2) the court may not contradict a jury’s verdict on the issue of “the appointment” of legal or physical custody.

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March 22

A.G. File No. 2016-002

Online signature gathering for initiative, referendum and recall petitions.

This measure would require the Secretary of State to develop a system that allows voters to sign initiative, referendum, and recall petitions electronically on a statewide internet website.

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March 11

A.G. File No. 2016-001

Use of various chemicals, pesticides, and vaccines, as well as other activities in California (Amendment #1)

This measure proposes to limit or ban the use of many materials, chemicals, activities, and procedures commonly used in California agriculture, consumer products, health care, and commercial industries.

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February 18

A.G. File No. 2015-125

State legislator lie detector tests (Amendment No. 1).

This measure contains various provisions concerning the Legislature, including requirements that legislators take lie detector tests.

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February 17

A.G. File No. 2015-124

State and local law enforcement agencies.

This measure amends state law to authorize individuals to file a case in the state trial courts to seek a declaration that the jurisdiction in which the individual resides is over-policed by a law enforcement agency.

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February 18

A.G. File No. 2015-123

The rights of specified individuals to make their own health care decisions.

This measure provides that health care decisions about an illness or medical condition are the “private decision” of an adult, emancipated minor, or parent or legal guardian of a minor.

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February 11

A.G. File No. 2015-122

Information included on ballots or sample ballots.

This measure would change state law so that candidates for state elective office may not have their political party preference indicated on the ballot or sample ballot.

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February 11

A.G. File No. 2015-121

Parole consideration, credits, and the prosecution of juveniles in adult court, Amendment No. 1.

This measure makes changes to the State Constitution to increase the number of inmates eligible for parole consideration and provide the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with additional authority to award credits to inmates. The measure also makes statutory changes to require that youths have a hearing in juvenile delinquency court before they can be transferred to adult criminal court.

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