Search for Initiatives


Ballot Pages

Related Resources

Initiative Analyses

April 1

A.G. File No. 1998-012

The Charity and Business Wagering Equality Act of 1998

This measure makes several substantive amendments to the Business and Professions and Penal Codes.

Format:   PDF HTML


March 23

A.G. File No. 1998-011

California Firearms Protection Act

This measure establishes in the State Constitution the right of Californians to possess firearms, establishes new legal sanctions for criminals using firearms, and changes juvenile court procedures

Format:   PDF HTML


March 17

A.G. File No. 1998-010

Bear and Wilderness Protection Act of 1998

This measure increases the state's sales and use taxes by 0.5 percent beginning January 1, 1999, and requires revenues from the increase to be deposited into the Bear and Wilderness Protection Trust Fund created by this measure.

Format:   PDF HTML


March 13

A.G. File No. 1998-009

Tax credit for health insurance and State Health Insurance Fund

This measure would establish a new state tax credit for the cost of purchasing health care coverage, create a new State Health Insurance Fund, and provide for regulation of health insurance payments to health care providers.

Format:   PDF HTML


March 13

A.G. File No. 1998-008

The Gaming Control Act

This measure authorizes certain types of casino-style gambling and wagering.

Format:   PDF HTML


March 13

A.G. File No. 1998-007

The Gaming Control Act of 1998

This measure authorizes certain types of casino-style gambling and wagering.

Format:   PDF HTML


March 9

A.G. File No. 1998-006

The Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1998, Amendment No. 1-NS

This measure establishes a specific compact allowing Class III gambling on Indian lands for tribes that agree to sign the compact. It also requires the Governor to negotiate a separate tribal-state compact with any tribes that want a different compact.

Format:   PDF HTML


March 9

A.G. File No. 1998-005

Excellence and Accountability in Education Act of 1998

This measure would increase the per-pack tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products and use the proceeds to increase funding for K-12 education.

Format:   PDF HTML


March 2

A.G. File No. 1998-004

Electric vehicles

This measure would provide the original purchaser of an electric-powered vehicle (EV) or an EV conversion kit, an income tax credit and an exemption from state sales taxes and registration fees.

Format:   PDF HTML


February 26

A.G. File No. 1998-003

Grade One Through Eight Requirement for Grade Advancement

This measure prohibits school districts from advancing students in grades one through eight to the next grade if certain conditions apply.

Format:   PDF HTML


February 26

A.G. File No. 1998-002

California Defense of Marriage Act

This initiative amends California law to provide that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.

Format:   PDF HTML


February 19

A.G. File No. 1998-001

Tax Limitation Act of 1998

This measure provides for restrictions on establishing new taxes and regulatory fees and on increasing existing ones.

Format:   PDF HTML


January 22

A.G. File No. 1997-076

Juvenile Crime. Initiative Statute.

The initiative proposes changes to the prosecution, sentencing, and incarceration of juvenile offenders. It also expands penalties for gang members, vandals, and other adult criminals.

Format:   PDF HTML


October 31

A.G. File No. 1997-034

Elections. Term Limit Declarations for Congressional Candidates, Amendment No. 1-S

This measure would allow all candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives from California to sign and submit declarations stating that they will either adhere to or decline to adhere to voluntary term limitations.

Format:   PDF HTML


February 14

A.G. File No. 1997-001

Circulation of Petitions Through Use of Computers

This measure would require that the Attorney General make initiative and referendum petitions available for voter signatures over the “Internet” computer system.

Format:   PDF HTML