May 14
The measure amends the Political Reform Act to prohibit a candidate, committee, or slate mailer organization from receiving political contributions from nonresidents of the State of California. The measure does not define who is a nonresident. The measure’s terms do not apply to federal elections.
May 14
The measure amends state law to require that, where the national and state flags are both displayed, the state flag be placed in the position of first honor. This measure will likely have no fiscal effect on state or local governments because it is not expected to generate additional workload for state or local agencies.
May 12
This measure creates an 11 member panel appointed by the Governor to recommend changes to statute and regulations related to police actions and training.The measure states that the panel shall not include individuals who are members of a “police organization” in California, and that six of the members shall be individuals who have not held an elected office.
April 21
This measure would prohibit the state, or any state administrative agency or other state entity, from entering into any agreement with a drug manufacturer for the purchase of a prescribed drug unless the net cost of the drug is the same as or less than the lowest price paid for the same drug by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA).
April 17
This measure eliminates the ability for the state’s trial courts to order spousal support payments in contested cases as part of divorce or legal separation proceedings. Additionally, the measure authorizes the modification of existing orders for spousal support payments as its enactment would be considered a significant change in circumstance.
April 13
This measure creates a panel of 13 members to evaluate the effects of transferring to the state of California legal authority that currently rests with the federal government. The measure would require the panel to hold public hearings on the effects of transferring legal authority from the federal government to the state.
March 6
This measure allows the state to sell $9 billion of general obligation bonds—$7 billion for K-12 school facilities and $2 billion for community college facilities. The $7 billion for K-12 school facilities is designated for four types of projects: new construction, modernization, CTE facilities, and charter school facilities. The measure includes $2 billion for community colleges to construct new buildings and related infrastructure, modernize existing buildings, and purchase equipment.
March 3
This measure would place in state statute key provisions of existing regulations that require adult film performers to wear condoms during sexual intercourse when making an adult film. Several provisions of this measure may allow third parties to bring litigation against adult film producers, talent agents, and distributors for violations of the proposed statute. Additionally, adult film producers would be required to apply for a two-year license from Cal/OSHA in order to make adult films.
February 27
This measure requires voter approval for certain revenue bonds. The fiscal effects of this measure on state and local governments are subject to substantial uncertainty. In particular, it is unclear (1) how certain provisions of the measure would be interpreted by government agencies and the courts, which could affect the number of projects subject to the measure's voter requirements; and (2) how affected governments would respond to the measure and election outcomes. As a result, there is substantial uncertainty regarding the fiscal impacts of the measure on state and local governments.
February 26
This measure creates the California Electrical Utility District, which would have the responsibility to provide electricity service to customers within the territory currently served by the three largest electricity investor-owned utilities (IOUs) in the state-Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric. This new district would be a public entity governed by a board of directors that would have the authority to establish electricity rates, enforce electricity regulations and contracts, condemn for public use privately held property, and issue bonds for certain purposes.
February 26
We estimate that this measure could have major fiscal effects, including potential impacts on state and local finances in the form of decreased revenues and increased costs due to possible electricity price increases and state liabilities.The magnitude of these impacts are uncertain, but could be significant, depending in part on the need for system upgrades for replacement power and whether the state is liable for investment losses. Additionally, there is potential for avoidance of major future state and local government costs and lost revenues in the rare event of a major nuclear power plant incident.
February 9
This measure amends the Constitution to require, with certain exceptions, a physician (or his or her representative) to deliver a written notice to the parent or legal guardian at least 48 hours before performing an abortion involving an “unemancipated” minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.) The measure defines an unemancipated minor as being a female under the age of 18 who has not entered into a valid marriage, is not on active duty in the armed services of the United States, and has not been declared free from her parents’ or guardians’ custody and control under state law.
February 5
This measure amends the Constitution to require, with certain exceptions, a physician (or his or her representative) to deliver a written notice to the parent or legal guardian at least 48 hours before performing an abortion involving an "unemancipated" minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.) The measure defines an unemancipated minor as being a female under the age of 18 who has not entered into a valid marriage, is not on active duty in the armed services of the United States, and has not been declared free from her parents' or guardians' custody and control under state law.