April 1
This measure would declare April 30th to be “A Child’s Day.” On that day, schools would be closed. In addition, it is the intent of the initiative that the state create programs to recognize “better students,” and requires the Governor to send a message on that day to all the children in the United States to encourage them to study or practice some sport.
March 19
This measure amends the California Constitution and state statutes to: (1) change how revenues from three major taxes are allocated among cities, counties, and K-14 districts; (2) reduce the state’s authority over local government finance; and (3) expand the state’s obligations to reimburse local agencies for mandated costs.
March 4
The measure amends the California Constitution to include new requirements for tribal gaming compacts. In exchange for agreeing to the provisions of the measure, tribes would be authorized to operate up to 3,000 slot machines each. (As with current compacts, tribes would be limited to two facilities.)
March 4
This measure amends the California Constitution and state statutes to: (1) change how revenues from three major taxes are allocated among cities, counties, and K-14 districts; (2) reduce the state’s authority over local government finance; and (3) expand the situations under which the state must reimburse local agencies for mandated costs.
February 27
The measure amends the California Constitution and state law to require the Governor to amend or enter into a new compact with any federally recognized tribe within 30 days of a tribe’s request.
February 25
This measure eliminates the existing constitutional provisions relating to state and local appropriations limits and replaces them with a new, more comprehensive limit on state government spending. Local jurisdictions would no longer be subject to an appropriations limit.
February 17
The workers’ compensation system compensates individuals for work-related injuries. Workers’ compensation covers medical bills for treatment and pays a portion of lost wages from time off work through temporary and permanent disability benefits. Businesses, as well as the state and local governments, must purchase workers’ compensation insurance or self-insure to pay these expenses. This measure changes a number of provisions relating to liability for injury, medical care, disability determinations, penalties, and other matters.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.