Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - Additionally, state law authorizes courts to award reaso nable attorney fees and costs to people who win in certain case types. Proposal Prohibits New Limits on People ’s Ability to Contract With Attorneys.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

Proposed constitutional initiative regarding how Californians vote and the composition of the State Senate. [Ballot]

Oct 9, 2019 - The residents who live within an electoral district elect a person or multiple people to represent their interests in an elected go vernmental body. State-level electoral districts are single-member, meaning that one person is elected to represent the residents of the district.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-013

Civil lawsuits. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - Under a contingency fee contract, clients typically pay only if their attorneys win their cases. Attorneys generally pay for up-front litigation costs related to the case (such as court fees and evidence collection costs) and receive a percentage of the money that their client receives after settling or winning the case.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-029

Oversight of certain nonprofit charities and related entities. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - If a member of the public wins their case, they may keep 25 percent to 50 percent of any civil penalties or other money awarded as well as attorney fees and costs. In contrast, an entity that wins would not be entitled to attorney fees and costs unless the court found the case had been filed unreasonably.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

Attorney compensation in certain civil lawsuits. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - For example, cases may not be filed if attorneys pursue fewer cases due to the new compensation limits. On the other hand, court workload and costs could increase for cases that are u ltimately filed if the amount of time needed to process and resolve such cases increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-030

A national popular vote in presidential elections. [Ballot]

Feb 16, 2017 - Most states —including California —award all of the state ’s electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote in that state. Under this system, a candidate can be elected President by receiving a majority of electoral votes without winning the popular vote nationwide.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2016-012

Proposed constitutional initiative related to gaming activities. [Ballot]

Aug 1, 2018 - For example, cardrooms and their owners along with winnings are subject to sta te and local taxes. Lottery sales and winnings are generally not subject to state and local taxes. Federal Authorization of Tribal Gaming.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-003

Relating to attorney fees and medical damages in motor vehicle accident cases. [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2025 - For example, meeting the new clear and convincing standard to prove that a person should be awarded compensation for their medical liens could result i n more evidence being presented and considered in court, increasing the time such cases take.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-022

Attorney compensation in certain civil lawsuits. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - Under a contingency fee contract, clients typically pay only if their attorne ys win their cases. Attorneys generally pay for up-front litigation costs related to the case (such as court fees and evidence collection costs) and receive a percentage of the mon ey that their client receives after settling or winning the case.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-031

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - Requires Payments Into Two New Sports Wagering Funds. This measure creates two new funds —the Tribal Sports Wagering Revenue Sharing Trust Fund (TSW-RSTF) and the California Sports Wagering Administration Regulation Fund (CSWARF).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030