September 9
This measure provides that a spouse, as defined, who commits an act of infidelity, as defined, and the person with whom he or she commits the act (unless the person has no knowledge of the infidelity), are liable to the other spouse of either or both. The measure provides that the liability could take a number of forms, including loss of wages or income caused by emotional distress; damages for therapy incurred for recovery from the distress, including support for minor children; and a court-ordered apology to the aggrieved party. Current law does not provide such civil liability.
July 30
This measure prohibits public entities in California from (1) using the phrase "sexual orientation" and (2) endorsing, educating, recognizing, or promoting homosexuality as an "acceptable, moral behavior."
July 27
This measure would require physicians to notify at least one of the parents or legal guardians of a pregnant unemancipated minor prior to performing an abortion unless (1) a medical emergency makes an immediate abortion necessary or (2) a juvenile court has granted a waiver of this requirement.
June 15
This measure would amend the California Constitution to change: (1) the method by which the compensation of state-elected officials is determined and (2) the way in which boundaries of districts for the State Senate, Assembly, Board of Equalization, and U.S. House of Representatives from California are determined.
June 3
This measure (a) increases--beginning July 1, 2001--the sales tax by 0.1 percentage point and the use tax by 0.1 percentage point, and (b) appropriates the funds from these tax increases for grants to public and nonprofit agencies for after-school enrichment programs and for gang risk-prevention programs.
June 3
This measure (a) increases--beginning July 1, 2001--the sales tax by 0.1 percentage point and the use tax by 0.1 percentage point, and (b) appropriates the funds from these tax increases for grants to public and nonprofit agencies for after-school enrichment programs and for gang risk-prevention programs.
May 12
This measure would amend the California Constitution to change (1) the method by which the compensation for state-elected officials is determined and (2) the way in which the boundaries of districts for the State Senate and Assembly, Board of Equalization, and U.S. House of Representatives for California are determined. It also would establish campaign contribution limits for candidates and require additional preelection disclosure of campaign contributions.
May 25
This measure provides that a spouse, as defined, who commits an act of infidelity, as defined, and the person with whom he or she commits the act, is liable to the other spouse of either or both. The liability could include loss of wages or income caused by emotional distress, damages for therapy incurred for recovery from the distress, damages for loss of financial support, a court-ordered public apology, court-ordered jail time, and monetary compensation.
May 10
This measure would amend the California Constitution to change (1) the method by which the compensation for state-elected officials is determined and (2) the way in which the boundaries of districts for the State Senate and Assembly, Board of Equalization, and U.S. House of Representatives for California are determined. It also would establish campaign contribution limits for candidates and require additional preelection disclosure of campaign contributions.
May 10
This measure would transfer authority from the Legislature to the California Supreme Court to adjust the boundaries of districts for the State Senate and Assembly, Board of Equalization, and U.S. House of Representatives from California.
May 10
This measure would reduce annual salaries for all Members of the Legislature to $75,000 and also reduce their travel and living expense reimbursements. It would also specify that the California Citizens Compensation Commission may only recommend adjustments to the salaries for Members of the Legislature and other state-elected officials. Finally, it would provide that if the Legislature does not pass a budget bill by June 15, its Members would forfeit salary and travel and living expense reimbursements.