February 17
The measure expands the conditions under which contractors could have their licenses suspended. In any three-year period, if a licensee had more than one judgment of over $100,000 related to “intentionally, willfully, or recklessly” failing to comply with construction requirements, the license would be suspended for five years.
February 17
This statutory measure expands the conditions under which homeowners can sue builders for construction defects in residential properties built prior to 2003 and any condominium conversions. (Residential construction since that time would continue to be governed by current law.) Specifically, under the measure, homeowners could sue builders even if a construction defect resulted in no physical damage.
March 3
This measure requires the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) to categorize the “nature and interest” of individuals and committees contributing to the support or opposition of ballot measures (such as what industries made the contributions). The summary information would be included in the voter information guide, sample ballot, ballot, the LAO’s Web site, and campaign advertising. This measure restricts corporations with stockholders from making political contributions for or against ballot measures (or potential ballot measures) unless the stockholders authorize the contributions. The initiative requires that stockholders vote separately on each ballot measure.
February 16
This measure restricts corporations with stockholders from making political contributions for or against ballot measures (or potential ballot measures) unless the stockholders authorize the contributions. The initiative requires that stockholders vote separately on each ballot measure.
March 1
Redefines Types of Felonies. This measure changes the way that felonies are classified in statute. Felony offenses currently listed as violent felonies would be referred to as “Class A” felonies. Serious offenses would be reclassified as “Class B” felonies, and those felonies that are not listed as serious or violent would be identified as “Class C” felonies.
February 9
The measure establishes, within the Office of Emergency Services, the California Border Police (CBP), which would be responsible for enforcing federal immigration laws. The CBP would be (1) overseen by a CBP commissioner appointed by the Governor, (2) based upon the California Highway Patrol’s personnel benefits and organizational structure, and (3) trained in federal immigration laws and procedures. The CBP could also establish branch offices and detention facilities.
February 1
The measure provides that the manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a product shall not be found guilty of oppression, fraud, or malice—and therefore cannot be required to pay punitive damages—if the product that allegedly caused injury was in compliance with all regulations, requirements, or standards of the federal and state agencies responsible for overseeing the product.
January 27
This measure changes a number of provisions of California’s workers’ compensation laws. The changes concern benefits paid to persons with permanent disabilities, medical care, pharmacy services, and benefits resulting from work-related deaths.
January 27
This measure changes a number of provisions of California’s workers’ compensation laws. The changes concern the rights of employees and medical providers to sue employers or insurers, medical care, and pharmacy services.
January 27
This measure changes a number of provisions of California’s workers’ compensation laws. The changes concern the rights of employees and medical providers to sue employers or insurers, medical care, and pharmacy services.