Proposition 35 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - Based on recent legislative action, we estimate the tax is expected to result in between $7  billion to $8  billion each year (annually) to the state. The state uses this money for two purposes. Paying for Existing Costs in Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=35&year=2024

Funding for students who attend private schools or are educated at home. [Ballot]

Oct 7, 2025 - Depending on the exact level of participation, the total costs for these students could range from $8  billion to $13  billion per year. Second, some students who currently attend public schools would switch to private schools or homeschooling.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-014

Taxing very high-income taxpayers and dedicating revenues to pandemic prevention. [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2021 - D epending on the year, the measure allows the Institute to spend up to 8 percent or 10 percent of its revenues on administrative costs (including those related to grant-making and procuring and maintaining of Institute facilities).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-022

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

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-00 41, Amendment #1). Background Certain Personal Property Is Taxed in California. Both the state and local governments tax owners of certain personal property based on the property ’s value.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

Residency rules for state personal income tax purposes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File  No.  25-0039, Amendment #1). Background California Residents Pay Tax on All Their Income. California residents pay state income taxes on all their income, including wages, investment income, and capital gains, even if the income was earned outside the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - File No. 25-0037, Amendment #1). Background Initiatives Can Raise Taxes. An initiative is a way for voters to change state laws. This can include changing laws to raise taxes. People who want to raise taxes using an initiative first have voters sign a p etition for the initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The measure would require the State Auditor to conduct recurring financial and performance audits every four years of programs funded by special taxes created or increased by the Legislature or by voters after January 1, 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - While specific terms va ry, contracts for attorney services typically include whether people will be paying their attorneys (1)  an hourly rate, (2)  a flat fee (a set amount for a product or service), or (3)  on a contingency basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - File No. 25-0028, Amendment #1) related to rideshare companies. Background Rideshare Companies Provide Transportation Services to Passengers. Rideshare companies —sometimes known as Transportation Network Companies —allow passengers to hire drivers using a smartphone application.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-028

Peace officer use of force. [Ballot]

Oct 12, 2021 - File  No. 21-0010, Amendment #1) related to peace officer use of force. Background State and Local Government Peace Officers. Both the state and local governments employ peace officers who have various public safety responsibilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-010