September 14
California state and local governments spent over $400 billion in 2008, with the largest portion of this amount spent on services and personnel. While state and local government spending on goods and other materials is not known, we estimate that it might constitute about 5 percent of total spending.
August 29
This complex measure concerning state and local retirement plans has many provisions that are unclear, and various provisions would face significant legal challenges. Given all of these uncertainties, a reasonable estimate of the net fiscal effect of this proposal could not be prepared within 25 working days from the date the proposal was received. As required by the Elections Code, the Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Finance have informed the Attorney General that it is our opinion that the measure could result in a substantial net change in state or local finances if adopted, given the magnitude of the changes proposed in this measure.
August 22
This measure provides that “no new memorandum of understanding or other contract or agreement” between any public agency and employees in CalPERS or CalSTRS may allow their retirement with “full retirement benefits” at an age younger than 65, except for sworn public safety officers, who would be able to receive full retirement benefits starting at age 58.
August 19
This measure prohibits any state, school, or other local government entity from recognizing any labor union or other employee association as a bargaining agent. The measure also prohibits these public employers from entering into any agreement relating to public employees or their employment.
July 25
This measure amends the State Constitution to require public pension or retirement systems to “invest and maintain at least 85 percent of the system’s assets” in California-based businesses. The measure defines a California-based business to be one “in which at least 70 percent of its employees are employed within California.” Public pension or retirement systems would be required to comply with this new requirement beginning January 1, 2016.
August 12
This measure amends the Constitution to repeal Proposition 8. In addition, the measure would replace the term “marriage” with “civil marriage” in state law. Finally, the measure states that it is not intended to modify or change any school curriculum or to require clergy of any church to perform a service not congruent with their faith.
July 27
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 that minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.) This measure applies only to cases involving an “unemancipated” minor.
July 27
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 before performing an abortion involving that minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.) This measure applies only to cases involving an “unemancipated” minor.
July 13
This measure enacts new provisions of the State Constitution that are intended to create a new constitutional right for Californians to purchase and own homes and real property, prohibit foreclosures on homes and other property, ensure that borrowers can obtain a loan modification or refinancing of their loans under specific conditions, and allow homeowners to avoid penalties for late payments of property taxes and other charges assessed by state and local government agencies.
July 27
This measure amends Proposition 103 to allow an insurance company to offer a "continuous coverage" discount on automobile insurance policies to insurance consumers if they have continuously followed the mandatory insurance law. Under this measure, continuous coverage means uninterrupted automobile insurance coverage.
July 1
This measure makes changes to the application process for public benefits, the application process for persons to receive restricted scope Medi-Cal services for birth delivery and related medical services, imposes a two-year time limit on cash benefits for children residing in households in which the parents are not eligible to receive CalWORKs benefits because they are undocumented, and request verification of the immigration status of the individual from the federal government whenever they determined that "reasonable suspicion" existed that the individual is unlawfully present in the United States.
July 7
This measure changes state law to (1) legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana by individuals age 21 or older, and (2) apply certain existing taxes and regulations regarding the production and sale of wine to marijuana. Despite these changes to state law, activities related to the use of marijuana would continue to be prohibited under federal law. These federal prohibitions could still be enforced by federal agencies.
May 6
Under this measure, in each odd numbered calendar year the Governor would submit a budget for the two subsequent fiscal years. In even numbered years, the Governor could submit an update for either of the two years covered by the previous submission. The measure does not change the requirement that a balanced budget is in place by the beginning of each fiscal year.