June 1
This measure amends the Constitution to repeal Proposition 8. In addition, the measure states that it is not intended to modify or change any school curriculum or to require clergy of any church or religious institution to perform a service that goes against their faith.
June 8
This measure would (1) make changes to the application process for federal, state, and local public benefits, (2) provide for the identification on birth certificates of foreign parents of children born in California, and (3) eliminate cash benefits for low-income children not living with a cash-aided adult.
June 1
Under current law, proceeds from life insurance policies that employers take out on their employees are not counted as taxable income. This measure removes this exemption in cases where an insured employee no longer works for the employer at the time of death.
March 25
This measure would (1) make changes to the application process for federal, state, and local public benefits, (2) create a new type of birth certificate for children of noncitizen parents born in the United States, and (3) eliminate cash benefits for low-income children not living with a cash-aided adult.
February 20
This measure states its intention that state law be changed to replace the term “marriage” with “domestic partnership.” The measure further states that marriage becomes a social ceremony that is recognized only by nongovernmental institutions. The measure also states that it would nullify Proposition 8.
March 5
This measure amends the Constitution to repeal Proposition 8. In addition, 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.
February 18
The measure requires that 25 percent of the Governor’s pay and 100 percent of the Legislature’s pay be withheld at the beginning of each fiscal year. Those funds would be paid upon completion of the next fiscal year’s budget approval process.
February 3
This measure amends the Constitution to lower the vote requirement necessary to pass the budget bill and related legislation from two-thirds to 55 percent. The lower vote requirement would also apply to measures to increase taxes that are related to the budget bill. These bills would take effect immediately upon enactment (or upon a date specified in the legislation).
February 3
This measure amends the Constitution to lower the vote requirement necessary to pass the budget bill and related appropriations from two-thirds to 55 percent. The measure does not change the vote requirement for bills increasing taxes, which would still require a two-thirds vote of each house.
February 12
This measure adds a new section to the Constitution permanently increasing the statewide SUT rate by one cent—from 7.25 percent to 8.25 percent—starting January 1, 2010. The revenues generated by the one-cent increase in the statewide SUT would be deposited into a new, constitutionally established Public School Investment and Accountability Fund. Under the measure, the special fund monies received by K-12 school districts must supplement, not substitute for, existing state funding and be used exclusively to support “instructional improvement and accountability” activities. Similarly, CCC districts must use the new special fund monies to supplement existing state funding and may not use funds to cover administrative costs. The measure directs the State Controller to distribute funds on a monthly basis and requires school and CCC districts to conduct an annual independent audit showing how they spent their special fund monies.