December 28
This measure amends the Constitution to place limits and conditions on defined benefit pensions and retiree health benefits for state and local government employees hired on or after July 1, 2011 (referred to as "new employees"). The measure would have no direct effect on existing retirement benefits of state and local government employees and retirees hired before July 1, 2011.
December 28
This measure amends the Constitution to place limits and conditions on defined benefit pensions and retiree health benefits for state and local government employees hired on or after July 1, 2011 (referred to as "new employees"). The measure would have no direct effect on existing retirement benefits of state and local government employees and retirees hired before July 1, 2011.
December 15
This measure does not impose any new taxes, fees, or assessments on hospitals, or extend the existing charges imposed under Chapter 627. However, it would amend the State Constitution to prohibit the Legislature from imposing and collecting any such charges on community hospitals for the purpose of obtaining additional federal funds unless a series of requirements are met. The measure defines a community hospital as a general acute care hospital licensed by the state that is not operated or funded by the federal government.
December 15
This measure does not impose any new taxes, fees, or assessments on hospitals, or extend the existing charges imposed under Chapter 627. However, it would amend the State Constitution to prohibit the Legislature from imposing and collecting any such charges on community hospitals for the purpose of obtaining additional federal funds unless a series of requirements are met. The measure defines a community hospital as a general acute care hospital licensed by the state that is not operated or funded by the federal government.
December 23
This measure amends the Constitution to (1) authorize county voters to approve—by a majority vote—new sales taxes under certain conditions and (2) constrain the state’s authority to redirect certain state and local resources.
December 22
This measure makes significant changes to the state’s budget process by making changes in vote thresholds for state budget and taxes, giving the Governor power to reduce spending and other budget duties, establishing new requirements for one-time state revenues, establishing requirements to identify funds to pay for program expansions, reviewing performance standards for state programs, and having late budgets result in Legislators forfeiting pay.
December 7
The proposed measure allows voters to call a constitutional convention through a statutory initiative measure no more than once every ten years. The measure removes language from the Constitution requiring delegates to be elected from districts nearly equal in population. Instead, this measure requires those calling for a constitutional convention to specify a “fair method” for selecting delegates. In addition, the proposal would allow the callers of a constitutional convention to limit the subject matter that may be considered in such a convention.
December 4
This measure amends the Constitution to constrain the state's authority to redirect or make changes to state and local resources and their allocation after October 21, 2009. Under the measure, the State Controller would reimburse affected local governments or accounts within 30 days if the state were found to have violated any of its provisions. Funds for these reimbursements, including interest, would be continuously appropriated from the state General Fund and do not require legislative approval. Any statute enacted between October 21, 2009 and the effective date of this measure that would have been prohibited under this measure would be repealed.
December 4
This measure amends the Constitution to constrain the state’s authority to redirect or make changes to state and local resources and their allocation after October 21, 2009. Under the measure, the State Controller would reimburse affected local governments or accounts within 30 days if the state were found to have violated any of its provisions. Funds for these reimbursements, including interest, would be continuously appropriated from the state General Fund and do not require legislative approval. Any statute enacted between October 21, 2009 and the effective date of this measure that would have been prohibited under this measure would be repealed.