April 25
This measure prevents the further issuance and sale of Proposition 1A bonds for the construction of high-speed rail and improvements to existing passenger rail services. In addition, the measure states that any unspent bond proceeds shall be used to pay back the outstanding debt from the issuance and sale of Proposition 1A bonds. The measure also specifies that the state shall not accept or use any federal funds, provide or use any state funds, or accept any local funds for the construction or operation of the high-speed rail project authorized by Proposition 1A.
March 23
This measure prohibits UC, CSU, and CCC from increasing the amount of tuition or systemwide fees charged to any continuing undergraduate or graduate student enrolled, in good academic standing, and making satisfactory progress toward a degree.
February 29
The measure amends the California Constitution to specify that “a corporation is not a person, and corporations are not due constitutional rights which human beings are naturally due.” This provision eliminates corporate constitutional rights that stem from their being treated like a person under the California, but not U.S., Constitution.
March 6
This measure would amend the Constitution to permit or require (1) a property tax exemption for veterans who are eligible under an additional severe disability category created by the measure and (2) add “brain syndrome” as an eligible disability.
February 2
This measure increases rates on the vast majority of Californian personal income taxpayers and uses the funds for schools, ECE programs, and state debt-service payments.
January 30
This measure requires that GE foods sold at retail in the state be labeled as such in a way that is clear and conspicuous. Specifically, the measure requires that raw agricultural commodities (crops) produced entirely or in part through genetic engineering be labeled with the words “Genetically Engineered” on the front package or label.
January 30
This measure establishes the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Enforcement (BMME) within the state’s Department of Consumer Affairs to regulate the cultivation, distribution, and sales of medical marijuana. For example, the BMME would have the authority to regulate how medical marijuana dispensaries advertise, store, and transport medical marijuana.
January 23
This measure restricts corporations with stockholders from making political contributions (for candidates, ballot measures, issue advocacy, and other political activities) unless the stockholders authorize the contributions.
January 31
Starting July 1, 2013, this measure would impose a severance tax of 12.5 percent on the value of all oil and natural gas extracted in California or its state offshore waters, which extend out three miles from the coastline. Oil and natural gas produced in federal waters would be exempt from the tax. The tax would be administered by the State Board of Equalization.