End publicly recorded votes in the Legislature by Senators and Assembly Members. [Ballot]

Jan 12, 2016 - This could, in theory, result in different decisions being made —for example, on legislation and the state budget —than otherwise would be the case. These different decisions could have an effect on state and local spending and revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-112

Involuntary Servitude [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2021 - These terms may include a requirement t hat people work and earn money to support their dependents and pay fines, court fees, and/or restitution to victims. Involuntary Servitude. The State Constitution specifies that, “Involuntary servitude is prohibited except to punish crime. ” However, the State Constitution does not define involuntary servitude.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-003

Time limits, environmental reviews, and judicial reviews for certain types of infrastructure projects. [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2025 - For example, although the applicant could consent to provide the a gency additional time, the measure would also allow the applicant the option of requesting a meeting or hearing, which the agency would have to hold within 60  days.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-023

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Oct 13, 2021 - Statewide elections may be held at other times, for example, a special statewide election to determine whether a sitting Governor should be recalled. Voting in California. In order to vote in an election in California, residents must register to vote in the county in which they reside.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-012

Online education at the University of California. [Ballot]

Oct 17, 2017 - The measure further specifies t hat students would be allowed to complete all UCO courses at their own pace. The measure gives UCO faculty the authority to require students to take tests and participate in lab sessions in-person.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-025

Oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - The measure would have the following major fiscal effects: Increased state costs that would likely be in the tens of millions of dollars annually to establish and operate a new regulatory commission overseeing certain public benefit AI com panies.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

Related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Oct 9, 2015 - For example, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is an infraction punishable by a fine, while selling marijuana is a felony and may result in a jail or prison sentence. In November 1996, voters approved Proposition  215, which made it legal under state law for individuals of any age to cultivate and possess marijuana in California for medical purposes only, specifically with a recommendation from a licensed physician.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-049

A proposed statutory initiative related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment #2). [Ballot]

Oct 15, 2015 - The measure specifies limits on the amount of marijuana t hat could be cultivated or possessed for personal use. For example, individuals could not (1) cultivate a marijuana garden that exceeds six  mature plants and 25 square feet in size or (2) possess more than 30 grams of dried marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-052

Prohibit new taxes on financial assets and other personal property. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The measure limits the situations in which a ballot measure or the Legislature can raise a tax retroactively. A retroactive tax is one that applies to things that happened in the past. An example is a tax on money someone earned two years ago.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - In contrast, a special tax is a tax levied on a specific good (for example, tobacco or fuel) or activity (for example, waste disposal or energy use) to raise revenue for a specific state prog ram. Taxes can be raised by the Legislature, by a two-thirds vote, or by voters with a majority vote.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040