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

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

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

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - 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 Homelessness and Mental Health Fund (CHMHF).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

Proposition 50 [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2025 - Census is completed, states draw new congressional district maps to reflect their number of House representatives and where people live. This process is called “redistricting. ” Each state decides what process to use to draw its new district maps.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=50&year=2025

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - This tax is applied to the amount of sports wagers made after deducting any payouts of winnings. The measure also imposes an additional 1 percent assessment —up to $10 million —to support problem gaming programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009