December 20
This measure amends the constitution to (1) require all county sheriffs, district attorneys, and assessors to serve four-year terms and (2) limit an individual to a maximum of three four years terms as a county sheriff, district attorney, or assessor.
December 18
This measure would impose a cap on total annual compensation for executives at nonprofit hospitals at the level of compensation received by the President of the United States, impose new data reporting requirements on nonprofit hospitals, and impose new administrative responsibilities on the Attorney General to oversee and enforce the provisions of this measure.
December 19
This measure places an upper limit on certain private hospitals’ gross charges for patient care services or item. The measure generally limits a private hospital’s gross charges to 125 percent of the hospital’s costs as defined under federal regulations. The measure provides that the 125 percent limit on gross charges may be adjusted upward to 225 percent of costs, based on a hospital's net losses in its provision of care for patients who are uninsured or covered under certain government programs.
December 18
This measure would require private home care organizations to spend at least 75 percent of their annual revenue on direct service costs versus administrative overhead. The measure also contains a provision that allows private home care organizations to apply for an adjustment to this requirement for various specified reasons. The Department of Social Services has the responsibility to enforce this new requirement.
December 11
This measure would amend the California Constitution to generally require physicians to notify a minor's parent or guardian before performing an abortion on that minor, with certain exceptions.
December 11
This measure includes a number of provisions aimed at increasing vehicle-related consumer protection. Specifically, this measure (1) requires warranties on all used vehicles sold by dealers, (2) requires that safety recall repairs be completed on used vehicles sold by car dealers and rental car companies prior to sale, (3) prohibits certain payments related to vehicle loans, (4) limits changes to vehicle sales contracts after purchase, (5) provides the ability to file vehicle-related identity theft lawsuits, and (6) requires employee background checks on certain dealership employees.
December 11
This measure includes a number of provisions aimed at increasing vehicle-related consumer protection. Specifically, this measure (1) requires that safety recall repairs be completed on used vehicles sold by car dealers and rental car companies prior to sale, (2) provides the ability to file vehicle-related identity theft lawsuits, and (3) requires employee background checks on certain dealership employees.
December 10
Eliminates All Existing School Payment Deferrals. Beginning in 2015 16, the measure requires the state to use the 5 5 9 schedule for making monthly General Fund payments to schools, thereby eliminating all existing payment deferrals. Moving forward, school payments could be delayed by no more than 30 days and could not extend across the fiscal year. The measure allows the state to implement longer school payment deferrals only through a voter-approved initiative or legislation that receives three-fourths approval from both houses of the Legislature.
December 10
This measure includes a number of provisions aimed at increasing vehicle-related consumer protection. Specifically, this measure (1) requires warranties on all used vehicles sold by dealers, (2) requires that safety recall repairs be completed on used vehicles sold by car dealers and rental car companies prior to sale, (3) prohibits certain payments related to vehicle loans, (4) limits changes to vehicle sales contracts after purchase, (5) provides the ability to file vehicle-related identity theft lawsuits, (6) requires employee background checks on certain dealership employees, and (7) alters the appeals process for disciplinary actions against vehicle dealers.
December 3
This measure changes the dismissal process for school employees accused of certain offenses. Among other provisions, this measure would reduce existing limitations on the admissibility of evidence related to serious offenses, require expedited hearings for school employee misconduct cases, and allow school districts to recover wages and retirement benefits from employees dismissed for misconduct.
December 11
This measure amends the Constitution to state that “individuals have the right to acquire, possess, transport, transfer, and use firearms for lawful purposes that include hunting, sports shooting, and for the common defense of self, family, home, and property.” Specific provisions (1) expand the number of individuals who may legally possess firearms and prohibits firearm sales registries; (2) prohibits state and local governments from placing restrictions on certain types of firearms, ammunition, and accessories; and (3) prohibits state and local governments from imposing a charge on the sale of firearms, ammunition, or accessories except statewide sales taxes.