Theft crimes. [Ballot]

Jan 12, 2022 - Proposition  47.  In November 2014, voters approved Proposition  47, which resulted in certain theft-related crimes being reduced from wobblers to misdemeanors. For example, under Proposition  47, petty theft (theft involving property worth $950 or less) is generally punished as
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-041

Proposition 36 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - Proposition  47 Reduced Punishments for Some Theft and Drug Crimes In 2014, Proposition  47 changed some theft and drug crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. For example, shoplifting (stealing items worth $950 or less from a store) and drug possession generally became misdemeanors.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=36&year=2024

Drug and theft crimes. [Ballot]

Oct 11, 2023 - Proposition  47.  In November 2014, voters approved Proposition  47, which reduced penalties for certain drug and theft-related crimes. For example, prior to Proposition  47, possession of illegal drugs for personal use and shoplifting (stealing property worth $950 or less from a commercial establishment) could be punished as felonies.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-017

Proposition 20 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Proposition 20 [Ballot]  PDF Version Proposition 20 RESTRICTS PAROLE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES CURRENTLY CONSIDERED TO BE NON-VIOLENT. AUTHORIZES FELONY SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES CURRENTLY TREATED ONLY AS MISDEMEANORS.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=20&year=2020

Felony sentencing. [Ballot]

Sep 24, 2018 - For example, Proposition  47 (2014) reduced penalties for certain property and drug crimes. It also required that the savings that the measure created by diverting people from state prison be spent on trua ncy (unexcused school absences) prevention, programs intended to reduce crime, and victim services.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-008

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - If enough voters sign the petition, the initiative is put up for a vote as a ballot proposition. More signatures must be collected for initiatives that change the State Constitution than those that change other laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

Congressional districts in California. [Ballot]

Dec 29, 2025 - [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed initiative regarding congressional districts in California (A.G. File No. 25-0031). Background Each State Draws Congressional District Maps Following the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-031

The applicability of tax increases to the state’s constitutional requirements. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Propositions that change the Constitution require collecting more signatures to place them on the ballot than those that change other laws. Fiscal Effects Possible Increased Spending on Schools and Community Colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038

Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Oct 22, 2025 - The special rules for vacation homes and most business prop erties would only apply to the first $1  million of combined property value as was the case prior to Proposition  19. Expands Special Rules for High-Value Inherited Homes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-017

Proposition 50 [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2025 - Proposition 50 [Ballot] BACKGROUND U.S. Congress U.S. Congress. The U.S. Congress is the part of the federal government that makes laws. Congress has two parts: the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives (House).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=50&year=2025