Elections and the initiative process. [Ballot]

Mar 23, 2026 - Specifically, these changes include (1)  modifying the initiative qualification process (for example, reducing the number of signatures required to qualify a citizen initiative for the ballot), (2)  allowing qualified citizen initiatives to appear on the statewide primary ballot, and (3)  establishing a new statewide election in April of odd-numbered years when qualified citizen initiatives could appear on the ballot.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-001

California’s relationship with the United States of America. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - To form the commission, the Secretary of State wou ld randomly select commissioners from a pool of eligible applicants with specific requirements for the sex and racial composition of the members. To be eligible, the applicants wou ld need to establish that they meet various qualifications, including (among others): receiving signature nomination by one hundred registered voters, establishing California resid ency for at least five years, and having earned a degree.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-010

Housing assistance program for certain University of California employees. [Ballot]

Oct 27, 2025 - Typically, UC borrows some funds from its Short-Term Investment Pool (STIP) to issue home loans. STIP holds cash from tuition, fees, state funds, and other revenues. UC places these funds in safe, short-term investments so it can generate interest until the funds are spent for university purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-018

Statutory initiative that would establish a statewide vote to express the intent of California voters to seek independence from the United States of America. [Ballot]

Jan 8, 2025 - To form the commission, the Secretary of State wou ld randomly select commissioners from a pool of eligible applicants with specific requirements for the sex and racial composition of the members. To be eligible, the applicants wou ld need to establish that they meet various qualifications, including receiving signature nomination by one hundred registered voters, establishing California residency for at leas t five years, and having earned a degree.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2024-001

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2025 - In every odd-numbered year, the measure would require the State Auditor to audit the state ’s and each county ’s compliance with the measure and to report its findings and recommendations for “improving the integrity of elections to the public. ” Requires Legislative Action for Full Implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-007

Funding for arts and music education in schools. [Ballot]

Dec 21, 2021 - The principal or program d irector would have discretion to determine how to expand a site ’s arts and music programs, including pooling funds with other schools to develop joint programs and share staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-036

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - For example, the measure prohibits the division from placing limits on the ty pe or amount of free bets or promotional credits offered to individuals, as well as from specifying how odds are to be calculated.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017