November 25
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.)
November 25
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.)
November 25
This measure amends the Constitution to require, with certain exceptions, a physician (or his or her representative) to notify the parent or legal guardian at least 48 hours before performing an abortion involving that minor.
November 24
This statutory initiative makes various changes to state voting practices. It specifically: requires identification for voting at polling place, allows more time to submit ballots of active duty military personnel, and waives fees for identifications used to vote.
November 24
The measure repeals three corporate income tax provisions passed by the Legislature and approved by the Governor as part of the September 2008 and February 2009 budget agreements. Under current law, the provisions will take effect starting in tax years 2010 or 2011.
November 19
This measure makes changes to the application process for public benefits. Specifically, persons applying for public benefits would be required to execute an affidavit under penalty of perjury declaring themselves a U.S. citizen or qualified alien who was lawfully present in the country.
November 18
The proposed initiative requires a public employee union to obtain annual, written authorization to use any dues or fees for political contributions. This requirement would apply for both members and nonmembers the union represents in collective bargaining.
November 18
The proposed initiative prohibits unions from using public employee dues and fees for any political activity. This prohibition would apply to dues and fees from members and nonmembers the public employee union represents in collective bargaining. The proposed initiative further prohibits state agencies from deducting any portion of wages or earnings to be used for political activities.
November 30
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.
November 16
This measure amends the Constitution to lower to 55 percent the voter approval requirement for all local bonds and special taxes, provided these measures comply with certain new conditions. The new vote threshold would apply to special taxes proposed by all local governments (cities, counties, special districts, redevelopment agencies, transportation authorities, and K-14 school and community college districts) and for bonds proposed by noneducation local governments.
November 30
The measure limits state and local taxes to the following: (1) a land tax levied on the monthly rental value of land; (2) a personal income tax on income above $150,000 annually; (3) taxes on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and motor fuels; and (4) a severance tax on natural resources such as timber, minerals, and oil. The changes in the measure would take effect on July 1, 2011. At that time, all other existing state and local taxes would cease.
November 12
This measure (1) restricts the use of certain information by companies that sell residential property insurance in California, (2) requires that certain residential property information be disclosed to the public, and (3) requires that various types of insurers issue refunds of premiums when it is determined they collected them as a result of a violation of insurance laws.
November 12
This measure amends the Constitution to reduce the total number of years that an individual could serve in the Legislature during his or her lifetime from 14 years to 12 years. This measure would allow future legislators to serve in either or both houses of the Legislature for up to their entire term limits of 12 years.