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16 federal bills · 191 California propositions

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Annual federal spending legislation funding government operations and agencies.

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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Climate, healthcare, and tax provisions including Medicare drug negotiation and $369B in clean energy incentives.

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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

COVID-19 relief: $1,400 stimulus checks, extended unemployment, child tax credit expansion, and state/local aid.

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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

$1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, rail, broadband, water systems, and electric vehicle charging.

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CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

$280B to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing, scientific research, and tech competitiveness.

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

FY2022 omnibus spending bill including $13.6B in Ukraine aid and Violence Against Women Act reauthorization.

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Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

First major federal gun safety law in decades: enhanced background checks for under-21 buyers, red flag law incentives.

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Respect for Marriage Act

Codifies federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages; requires interstate recognition.

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PACT Act of 2022

Expands VA healthcare for veterans exposed to burn pits and toxic substances during military service.

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Electoral Count Reform Act

Reforms the Electoral Count Act to clarify the VP's ceremonial role and raise objection thresholds.

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Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Comprehensive healthcare reform: insurance exchanges, Medicaid expansion, pre-existing condition protections.

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Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

Reduced the 100:1 sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine to 18:1.

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CARES Act

$2.2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus: PPP loans, $1,200 direct payments, enhanced unemployment insurance.

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Major tax overhaul: reduced corporate rate to 21%, individual rate changes, SALT deduction cap at $10K.

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Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act

Post-2008 financial regulation: created CFPB, Volcker Rule, derivatives oversight, stress testing.

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USA PATRIOT Act

Post-9/11 surveillance and anti-terrorism law: expanded wiretapping, financial tracking, and agency cooperation.

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12024
Passed

Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure

Renames the Mental Health Services Act, redirects some existing tax revenue, and authorizes bonds for housing and services for people with behavioral health needs.

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22024
Passed

Public School and Community College Facilities Bond

Authorizes state bonds to fund construction and modernization of K–12 schools and community college facilities.

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32024
Passed

Right to Marry Amendment

Repeals outdated language and explicitly protects the right to marry regardless of the genders of the parties.

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42024
Passed

Parks, Environment, and Water Infrastructure Bond

Authorizes $10 billion in bonds for parks, environmental projects, water infrastructure, energy, and flood protection.

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52024
Rejected

Lower Vote Threshold for Local Housing and Infrastructure Bonds

Would have lowered the local vote threshold from two-thirds to 55% for certain affordable housing and infrastructure bond measures.

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62024
Passed

End Involuntary Servitude for Incarcerated Persons

Removes language allowing involuntary servitude as criminal punishment from the state constitution.

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322024
Rejected

Raise Minimum Wage to $18

Would have increased California's statewide minimum wage to $18 per hour, with phased implementation.

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332024
Rejected

Expand Local Rent Control Authority

Would have repealed parts of the Costa-Hawkins Act to let cities expand rent control on more residential properties.

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342024
Rejected

Prescription Drug Revenue Restrictions

Would have restricted how certain health care providers spend revenue from prescription drugs.

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352024
Passed

Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal Services

Permanently authorizes a managed care organization tax to fund Medi-Cal and related health care programs.

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362024
Rejected

Felony Charges for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes

Would have allowed more felony charges and longer sentences for some drug and theft offenses and expanded treatment requirements.

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132020
Rejected

School and College Facilities Bond

Would have authorized $15 billion in state bonds for construction and modernization of public schools and higher education facilities.

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142020
Passed

Stem Cell Research Institute Bond

Authorizes $5.5 billion in bonds to continue funding the state's stem cell research and medical treatments agency.

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152020
Rejected

Tax on Commercial and Industrial Properties for Education and Local Government

Would have taxed most large commercial and industrial properties on market value, directing new revenue to schools and local governments.

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162020
Rejected

Repeal of Ban on Affirmative Action

Would have allowed state and local governments to consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public programs.

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172020
Passed

Voting Rights for People on Parole

Restores the right to vote to people with felony convictions who have completed prison but remain on state parole.

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182020
Rejected

Primary Voting for 17-Year-Olds

Would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in primaries and special elections if they turn 18 by the next general election.

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192020
Passed

Property Tax Transfers and Inheritance Rules

Changes rules for transferring property tax assessments for some homeowners and narrows tax breaks on inherited property.

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202020
Rejected

Criminal Sentencing, Parole, and DNA Collection

Would have increased penalties for certain theft crimes, limited parole, and expanded DNA collection from some offenses.

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212020
Rejected

Local Rent Control Initiative

Would have allowed cities to adopt rent control on more older rental properties while preserving some landlord exemptions.

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222020
Passed

App-Based Drivers as Independent Contractors

Classifies app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, with some required benefits and protections.

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232020
Rejected

Dialysis Clinic Requirements

Would have required on-site physicians at dialysis clinics and state approval before clinics could close or reduce services.

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242020
Passed

California Privacy Rights Act

Expands consumer data privacy rights, creates a new state privacy agency, and tightens rules on businesses' use of personal information.

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252020
Rejected

Replace Cash Bail with Risk Assessments Referendum

Upholds a law's repeal, preventing replacement of cash bail with pretrial risk assessment for most criminal cases.

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262022
Rejected

In-Person Tribal Sports Betting

Would have allowed in-person sports betting at tribal casinos and certain racetracks and changed related gaming rules.

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272022
Rejected

Online Sports Betting Initiative

Would have legalized online sports betting statewide for approved operators subject to taxes and regulations.

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282022
Passed

Arts and Music School Funding

Requires the state to provide additional funding for arts and music education in K–12 public schools.

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292022
Rejected

Dialysis Clinic Staffing and Requirements

Would have required a physician or other clinician on site at dialysis clinics and new reporting rules.

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302022
Rejected

Tax on High-Income Earners for Climate Programs

Would have increased income taxes on very high earners to fund electric vehicle incentives and wildfire programs.

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312022
Passed

Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products Referendum

Upholds a state law banning the retail sale of most flavored tobacco products and flavor enhancers.

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62018
Rejected

Repeal Gas and Diesel Tax Increases

Would have repealed recent fuel and vehicle taxes and required voter approval for future fuel and vehicle fee increases.

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72018
Passed

Daylight Saving Time Amendment

Authorizes the Legislature to change daylight saving time law if federal law allows, potentially ending seasonal clock changes.

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102018
Rejected

Expand Local Rent Control (2018)

Would have repealed limits on local residential rent control set by the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.

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512016
Passed

School Bonds for K–12 and Community Colleges

Authorizes $9 billion in bonds for construction and modernization of K–12 school and community college facilities.

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522016
Passed

State Fees on Hospitals Amendment

Requires voter approval to change or end the hospital quality assurance fee that helps fund Medi-Cal.

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532016
Rejected

Voter Approval for Large State Projects

Would have required statewide voter approval for certain state revenue bond projects costing more than $2 billion.

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542016
Passed

Legislative Transparency Initiative

Requires bills to be posted online for 72 hours before a vote and allows recording and posting of legislative proceedings.

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552016
Passed

Extension of Income Tax on High Earners

Extends higher personal income tax rates on high-income earners to fund education and some health care programs.

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562016
Passed

Tobacco and E-Cigarette Tax Increase

Increases the cigarette tax by $2 per pack and raises taxes on other tobacco products and e-cigarettes.

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572016
Passed

Parole for Nonviolent Criminals and Juvenile Trial Rules

Expands parole consideration for some nonviolent offenders and changes how juveniles can be tried in adult court.

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582016
Passed

English Proficiency and Multilingual Education

Modifies rules on English-only instruction to allow more bilingual and multilingual programs in public schools.

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592016
Passed

Advisory Question on Citizens United

Advises state officials to work toward overturning the Citizens United campaign finance decision.

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602016
Rejected

Condoms in Adult Films

Would have required performers in adult films to use condoms and imposed related health and reporting rules.

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612016
Rejected

State Prescription Drug Purchases Pricing Standards

Would have limited what the state pays for prescription drugs to prices paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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622016
Rejected

Repeal of the Death Penalty

Would have repealed the death penalty and replaced it with life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

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632016
Passed

Background Checks for Ammunition Sales

Requires background checks for ammunition purchases and restricts large-capacity ammunition magazines.

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642016
Passed

Marijuana Legalization

Legalizes recreational marijuana for adults, establishes taxation, and sets rules for cultivation and sale.

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652016
Rejected

Carryout Bag Charges

Would have directed money from certain carryout bag charges to a state environmental fund instead of retailers.

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662016
Passed

Death Penalty Procedures

Changes procedures to speed up death penalty appeals and modifications to legal challenges.

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672016
Passed

Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags

Upholds a statewide ban on single-use plastic carryout bags and allows certain reusable bag charges.

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132010
Passed

Seismic Retrofitting Property Tax Exclusion

Continues excluding seismic retrofitting improvements from property tax reassessment to encourage earthquake safety upgrades.

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142010
Passed

Top Two Primaries Act

Creates a top-two primary system where all candidates appear on one primary ballot and the two highest vote-getters advance to the general election.

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152010
Rejected

California Fair Elections Act

Would have created a public campaign financing system for certain statewide candidates funded by fees on lobbyists and contractors.

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162010
Rejected

Two-Thirds Vote for Local Public Electricity

Would have required two-thirds voter approval before local governments could create or expand public electricity providers.

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172010
Rejected

Auto Insurance Continuous Coverage Discounts

Would have allowed auto insurers to offer new discounts or surcharges based on a driver's history of prior insurance coverage.

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182010
Rejected

Water Bond (Removed from Ballot)

Authorized a major water infrastructure bond but was removed from the ballot by the Legislature and did not go before voters.

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192010
Rejected

Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2010)

Would have legalized certain marijuana activities for adults and allowed local regulation and taxation of commercial production and sales.

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202010
Passed

Congressional Redistricting by Citizens Commission

Transfers authority for drawing U.S. House districts from the Legislature to the existing Citizens Redistricting Commission.

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212010
Rejected

Vehicle License Surcharge for State Parks

Would have added an annual vehicle surcharge to fund state parks and wildlife conservation, providing free park entry to payers.

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222010
Passed

Local Tax Funds Protection

Prohibits the state from redirecting or borrowing certain local tax revenues dedicated to transportation and local services.

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232010
Rejected

Suspend Air Pollution Control Law

Would have suspended the state's greenhouse gas reduction law until unemployment fell to a specified level.

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242010
Rejected

Repeal Recent Business Tax Changes

Would have repealed business tax law changes that allowed some multistate companies to reduce their California income taxes.

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252010
Passed

Simple Majority Vote for Budget

Lowers the vote needed to pass the state budget from two-thirds to a simple majority while leaving tax vote rules unchanged.

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262010
Passed

Supermajority Vote to Approve Certain Fees

Reclassifies some state and local regulatory fees as taxes, requiring two-thirds legislative or voter approval.

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272010
Rejected

Eliminate Citizens Redistricting Commission

Would have abolished the Citizens Redistricting Commission and returned redistricting authority to the Legislature.

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282012
Passed

Legislative Term Limits Reform

Reduces total years a person may serve in the Legislature but allows all years to be served in one house.

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292012
Rejected

Cigarette Tax for Cancer Research

Would have increased cigarette taxes by $1 per pack to fund cancer research and tobacco control programs.

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302012
Passed

Temporary Taxes to Fund Education

Raises income taxes on high earners and the statewide sales tax temporarily to fund schools and help balance the budget.

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312012
Rejected

State Budget and Governance Reforms

Would have changed state and local budget procedures, including two-year state budgets and new local funding flexibility.

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322012
Rejected

Payroll Deductions for Political Purposes

Would have restricted unions and some employers from using payroll-deducted funds for political spending.

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332012
Rejected

Auto Insurance Rates Based on Coverage History

Would have allowed insurers to set auto rates partly on a driver's prior insurance coverage history.

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342012
Rejected

Repeal Death Penalty Initiative

Would have replaced the death penalty with life imprisonment without parole and required changes to victim restitution funding.

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352012
Passed

Human Trafficking Penalties

Increases criminal penalties and registration requirements for human trafficking offenses and expands victims' rights.

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362012
Passed

Three Strikes Law Reform

Revises the three strikes sentencing law so that a life sentence is imposed only when the new felony conviction is serious or violent.

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372012
Rejected

Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods

Would have required labeling of most genetically engineered foods sold in California retail stores.

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382012
Rejected

Tax to Fund Education and Early Childhood Programs

Would have increased income taxes on most taxpayers to fund K–12 schools and early childhood programs.

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392012
Passed

Tax Treatment of Multistate Businesses

Changes corporate income tax rules for multistate businesses and dedicates some new revenue to clean energy projects.

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402012
Passed

State Senate Redistricting Maps

Upholds the Citizens Redistricting Commission's State Senate maps by rejecting a referendum to overturn them.

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12014
Passed

Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Bond

Authorizes a statewide bond to fund water supply reliability, water quality, and ecosystem restoration projects.

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22014
Passed

State Budget Stabilization Fund Amendment

Constitutionally strengthens rainy day fund rules, complementing related statutory changes to budget reserves.

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412014
Passed

Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Bond

Authorizes bonds to fund affordable housing and related services for veterans, especially those experiencing homelessness.

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422014
Passed

Public Records and Open Meetings Requirements

Requires local governments to comply with public records and open meeting laws as a constitutional duty.

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432014
Rejected

Safe Drinking Water Bond (Moved to 1)

Originally a large water bond but was replaced by a smaller bond later designated as Proposition 1 in 2014.

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442014
Passed

State Budget Stabilization Fund

Revises the state's rainy day fund rules, requiring more deposits in good years and setting limits on withdrawals.

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452014
Rejected

Health Insurance Rate Approval

Would have required the insurance commissioner's approval before health insurers could change many rates.

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462014
Rejected

Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors

Would have required drug and alcohol testing of physicians and raised the cap on certain medical malpractice damages.

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482014
Rejected

Indian Gaming Compacts Referendum

Voters rejected ratifying specific tribal gaming compacts for a proposed off-reservation casino project.

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42018
Passed

Children's Hospitals Bond

Authorizes bonds to fund capital improvements at children's hospitals and certain other pediatric care facilities.

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52018
Rejected

Property Tax Rules for Senior Homeowners

Would have expanded property tax assessment transfers for certain homeowners who move to a new primary residence.

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82018
Rejected

Regulation of Dialysis Clinic Revenue

Would have limited dialysis clinics' allowable revenue and required refunds or rate reductions if caps were exceeded.

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112018
Passed

Ambulance Employees On-Call Breaks

Allows private ambulance employees to remain on call during breaks and sets some training and mental health standards.

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122018
Passed

Farm Animal Confinement Standards

Sets minimum space requirements for farm animals and bans the sale of certain products from noncompliant facilities.

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512004
Rejected

Traffic Congestion and Safe School Bus Act (Refinance)

Would have dedicated specified vehicle sales tax revenues to transportation projects, including congestion relief and school buses.

TransportationView →
12008
Passed

High-Speed Rail Bond

Authorizes bonds to fund planning and construction of a high-speed passenger rail system in California.

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22008
Passed

Standards for Confining Farm Animals

Prohibits certain confinement practices for farm animals that prevent them from lying down, standing up, or turning around freely.

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82008
Passed

Same-Sex Marriage Ban (2008)

Amends the state constitution to define marriage as only between one man and one woman, overruling court decisions.

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112008
Passed

Citizens Redistricting Commission Creation

Creates a citizens commission to draw State Assembly and Senate district boundaries instead of the Legislature.

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122000
Passed

Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond

Authorizes bonds to fund park improvements, natural habitat acquisition, clean water projects, and coastal protection programs.

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132000
Passed

School Facilities Bond of 2000

Authorizes bonds for construction and modernization of K–12 and higher education facilities across the state.

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142000
Passed

Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction Bond

Issues bonds to build and renovate public libraries and support reading and literacy programs.

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152000
Rejected

Crime Laboratories Construction Bond Act

Would have authorized bonds to construct and upgrade state and local criminalistics laboratories.

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162000
Passed

Veterans Homes Bond Act of 2000

Authorizes bonds to fund construction and expansion of veterans homes providing long-term care services.

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172000
Passed

Lotteries. Charitable Raffles

Allows qualified nonprofit organizations to conduct charitable raffles as fundraisers under specified conditions.

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182000
Passed

Murder: Special Circumstances

Expands the list of special circumstances under which convicted murderers may receive the death penalty or life without parole.

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192000
Passed

Murder. BART and CSU Peace Officers

Adds killing of Bay Area Rapid Transit and California State University peace officers to special circumstance murder provisions.

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202000
Passed

California State Lottery. Allocation for Instructional Materials

Adjusts lottery revenue distribution to provide additional funding for K–12 instructional materials.

EducationView →
212000
Passed

Juvenile Crime Initiative

Increases penalties for certain juvenile crimes and expands circumstances for trying juveniles as adults.

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222000
Passed

Limit on Marriage (2000)

Defines marriage in state law as only between a man and a woman for purposes of California statutes.

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232000
Rejected

None of the Above on Ballots

Would have added a nonbinding “None of the Above” option to certain statewide election ballots.

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342000
Passed

Campaign Finance Limits. Contributions and Spending

Sets limits on campaign contributions to state candidates and imposes disclosure and enforcement rules.

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352000
Passed

Public Works Projects and Private Contractors

Allows state and local governments to contract with private engineers and architects for public works projects.

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362000
Passed

Drugs. Probation and Treatment Program

Requires probation and drug treatment, rather than incarceration, for many first and second-time nonviolent drug possession offenses.

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372000
Rejected

Fees. Vote Requirements. Taxes

Would have required voter approval for certain state and local fee increases treated similarly to taxes.

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382000
Rejected

School Vouchers Initiative

Would have created a state-funded voucher program for students to attend private and religious schools.

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392000
Passed

School Facilities. 55% Local Vote

Lowers the local vote threshold for most school bonds from two-thirds to 55% and adds accountability measures.

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402002
Passed

California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act

Authorizes bonds for state and local park projects, clean water programs, and coastal and natural area protection.

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412002
Passed

Voting Modernization Bond Act of 2002

Issues bonds to help counties replace outdated voting systems with more modern, secure equipment.

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422002
Passed

Transportation Funding from Gas Sales Tax

Requires revenues from the state sales tax on gasoline to be used for transportation purposes, with limited exceptions.

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432002
Passed

Right to Have Vote Counted

Adds to the constitution that a lawfully cast vote in an election shall be counted.

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442002
Passed

Chiropractors. Insurance Fraud

Requires revocation of a chiropractor's license for specified repeated insurance fraud or related offenses.

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452002
Rejected

Legislative Term Limits. Local Voter Petitions

Would have allowed district voters to extend term limits for their state legislators through local petitions.

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462002
Passed

Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act

Authorizes bonds to finance affordable rental housing, homeownership assistance, and emergency shelters.

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472002
Passed

Kindergarten–University Public Education Facilities Bond Act

Issues bonds for construction and renovation of K–12 schools and higher education facilities.

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482002
Passed

Court Consolidation. Municipal Courts

Removes obsolete constitutional references to municipal courts that had been unified into superior courts.

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492002
Passed

After School Education and Safety Program

Increases state grants for before and after school programs and makes all public schools eligible for funding.

EducationView →
502002
Passed

Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act

Authorizes bonds for water projects including safe drinking water, wetlands restoration, and coastal protection.

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512002
Rejected

Transportation Funds. Traffic Congestion Relief

Would have permanently redirected a portion of vehicle sales tax revenue to specified transportation projects.

TransportationView →
522002
Rejected

Election Day Voter Registration

Would have allowed eligible citizens to register and vote on Election Day at designated locations.

Voting RightsView →
1A2004
Passed

Protection of Local Government Revenues

Restricts the state's ability to reduce or shift local property tax and sales tax revenues.

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592004
Passed

Public Records and Open Meetings

Establishes a constitutional right of public access to government records and meetings, with limited exceptions.

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602004
Passed

Election Rights of Political Parties

Guarantees political parties the right to have their candidates appear on the general election ballot after primaries.

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60A2004
Passed

Surplus State Property

Requires proceeds from the sale of most surplus state property to be used to repay specified state bonds.

Economy/BusinessView →
612004
Passed

Children's Hospital Projects Bond Act

Authorizes bonds to fund capital projects at children's hospitals and certain pediatric care facilities.

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622004
Rejected

Elections. Primaries

Would have created a top-two primary system where all candidates run on one primary ballot.

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632004
Passed

Mental Health Services Act

Imposes an additional tax on high incomes to fund expanded county mental health services and programs.

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642004
Passed

Limits on Private Enforcement of Unfair Business Competition Laws

Restricts who may file lawsuits under unfair competition laws and requires actual injury or loss.

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662004
Rejected

Limitations on Three Strikes Law

Would have narrowed the types of felonies that could count as a third strike for life sentences.

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672004
Rejected

Emergency and Medical Services Funding. Telephone Surcharge

Would have imposed a surcharge on telephone lines to fund emergency medical and 911 services.

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682004
Rejected

Tribal Gaming Compacts. Non-Tribal Gaming Expansion

Would have required tribes to accept amended gaming compacts or permitted expanded non-tribal gaming.

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692004
Passed

DNA Samples. Collection and Database Expansion

Expands DNA collection to include all felons and some arrestees, building a larger state DNA database.

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702004
Rejected

Tribal Gaming Compacts. No Expiration

Would have granted certain tribes permanent gaming rights in exchange for specified revenue sharing.

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712004
Passed

Stem Cell Research and Cures Act

Authorizes bonds to fund stem cell research and creates a state institute to oversee grants and standards.

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722004
Rejected

Health Care Coverage Requirements. Referendum

Voters rejected a law that would have required some large and mid-size employers to provide health coverage or pay a fee.

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1B2006
Passed

Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act

Authorizes bonds for state and local transportation improvements, goods movement, and related air quality projects.

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1C2006
Passed

Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006

Issues bonds to fund affordable housing, infill incentives, and emergency shelters for low-income residents.

HousingView →
732005
Rejected

Parental Notification for Teen Abortion

Would have required parental notification and waiting period before a minor could terminate pregnancy.

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742005
Rejected

Teacher Tenure and Evaluation Requirements

Would have extended teacher probationary period from two to five years and changed dismissal procedures.

EducationView →
752005
Rejected

Paycheck Protection: Union Political Spending

Would have required written employee consent before unions use dues for political contributions.

LaborView →
762005
Rejected

State Spending Limits and School Funding Changes

Would have capped state spending and allowed suspension of Prop 98 school funding requirements.

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772005
Rejected

Redistricting by Retired Judges Commission

Would have transferred redistricting power from Legislature to a panel of three retired judges.

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782005
Rejected

Prescription Drug Discount Program (Industry-Sponsored)

Would have established a voluntary pharmaceutical industry-sponsored discount program for low-income Californians.

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792005
Rejected

Prescription Drug Discount Program (Consumer-Sponsored)

Would have created a state-negotiated prescription drug discount program for uninsured and low-income residents.

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802005
Rejected

Electricity Utility Deregulation Reversal

Would have reversed electricity deregulation and restored utility rate regulation.

Economy/BusinessView →
812006
Passed

Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond

Authorizes bonds for construction and renovation of K–12 schools and higher education facilities.

EducationView →
822006
Rejected

Universal Preschool Program and Tax on High Earners

Would have established free universal preschool funded by a 1.7% tax on incomes over $400,000.

EducationView →
832006
Passed

Jessica's Law: Sex Offender Requirements

Increases penalties and monitoring requirements for registered sex offenders with residency restrictions and notification rules.

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842006
Passed

Clean Water, Clean Air, and Park Bonds

Authorizes bonds for clean water infrastructure, flood control, park improvements, and environmental restoration.

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852006
Rejected

Parental Notification for Teen Abortion (Second Attempt)

Would have required parental notification and waiting period before a minor could obtain an abortion.

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862006
Rejected

Cigarette Tax Increase for Healthcare

Would have increased cigarette tax by $2.60 per pack to fund healthcare programs and research.

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872006
Rejected

Renewable Energy Funding Tax on Oil

Would have imposed a tax on oil to fund alternative energy research and energy efficiency programs.

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882006
Rejected

Property Parcel Tax for Education Funding

Would have imposed a parcel tax to fund public schools with revenues directed to classroom instruction.

TaxesView →
892006
Rejected

Campaign Finance Restrictions and Corporate Tax

Would have limited campaign contributions and spending, including a corporate tax to fund enforcement.

Government/ProcessView →
902006
Rejected

Eminent Domain and Property Rights Protections

Would have prohibited use of eminent domain for certain developments and restricted environmental law enforcement.

Government/ProcessView →
1E2006
Passed

Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond

Authorizes bonds for disaster preparedness, flood control, wildfire prevention, and emergency management infrastructure.

EnvironmentView →
32008
Passed

Children's Hospital Bond

Authorizes $980 million in bonds for capital improvements at children's hospitals and pediatric facilities.

HealthcareView →
42008
Rejected

Parental Notification for Teen Abortion

Would have required parental notification before a minor could obtain an abortion.

Government/ProcessView →
52008
Rejected

Nonviolent Drug Offender Sentencing and Rehabilitation

Would have changed drug crime sentencing and increased funding for drug treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Criminal JusticeView →
62008
Rejected

Gang Violence Prevention and Law Enforcement Funding

Would have funded gang prevention, increased law enforcement resources, and changed parole agent caseloads.

Public SafetyView →
72008
Rejected

Renewable Portfolio Standards for Electricity Providers

Would have expanded California's renewable energy requirements and extended compliance deadlines.

EnvironmentView →
102008
Passed

Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Infrastructure Bonds

Authorizes $5 billion in bonds for alternative fuel vehicle rebates, hydrogen fueling, and clean energy infrastructure.

EnvironmentView →
122008
Passed

Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention Bond

Authorizes bonds to fund affordable housing and related services for California veterans.

HousingView →
912008
Rejected

Gas Tax Revenues Dedication for Transportation

Would have prohibited state use of gas tax revenues for non-transportation purposes.

TransportationView →
922008
Rejected

Community College Funding and Independence

Would have reduced community college student fees and created independent college governance structures.

EducationView →
942008
Passed

Tribal Gaming Expansion Referendum

Approves amendments to tribal gaming compacts allowing expansion of on-reservation gaming operations.

Economy/BusinessView →
962008
Rejected

Renewable Portfolio Standards and Time Extension

Would have extended deadlines for California's renewable portfolio standard energy requirements.

EnvironmentView →
972008
Passed

Emissions Performance Standards for Electricity

Requires electricity providers to limit emissions through clean energy procurement and efficiency standards.

EnvironmentView →
982008
Rejected

Eminent Domain Restrictions and Rent Control Prohibition

Would have prohibited rent control and restricted government power to take private property for development.

Government/ProcessView →
1A2009
Rejected

Budget Stabilization Fund and Tax Extensions

Would have extended temporary tax increases and established spending caps to address state budget deficit.

TaxesView →
1B2009
Rejected

Supplemental Education Funding and Prop 98 Modification

Would have provided supplemental K–14 education funding if Proposition 1A passed during the budget crisis.

EducationView →
1C2009
Rejected

Lottery Revenue Borrowing for State Budget

Would have allowed state to borrow against future lottery proceeds to address immediate budget shortfalls.

Economy/BusinessView →
1D2009
Rejected

Children and Families First Fund Redirection

Would have redirected Prop 10 early childhood funding to general fund during the budget crisis.

HealthcareView →
1E2009
Rejected

Mental Health Services Act Fund Redirection

Would have temporarily redirected Prop 63 mental health funding to general fund during budget deficit.

HealthcareView →
1F2009
Passed

No Salary Increases for State Officials During Deficits

Prohibits pay raises for state legislators and executive officials in years with state budget deficits.

Government/ProcessView →
502025
Passed

Congressional Redistricting Response to Texas Actions

Creates temporary congressional redistricting authority in response to 2025 Texas redistricting, effective through 2030.

Government/ProcessView →
32026
Active

Initiative Vote Threshold Amendment

Proposed constitutional amendment to increase supermajority vote requirements for certain voter initiatives.

Government/ProcessView →
42026
Active

Successor Elections Amendment for State Officers

Proposed amendment to eliminate successor elections for state constitutional officers.

Government/ProcessView →
532003
Rejected

Funds Dedicated for State and Local Infrastructure

Would have required 3% of General Fund revenues annually to be dedicated to state and local infrastructure projects.

Government/ProcessView →
542003
Rejected

Prohibition of Government Classification by Race, Ethnicity, Color, or National Origin

Would have prohibited state and local governments from classifying people by race, ethnicity, color, or national origin in education, contracting, and employment.

Government/ProcessView →
932008
Rejected

Legislative Term Limits Modification

Would have limited state legislators to a maximum of 12 years in office regardless of which chamber they served in.

Government/ProcessView →
952008
Passed

Morongo Band of Mission Indians Gaming Amendment

Approved amendments to the gaming compact with the Morongo Band allowing expansion of tribal gaming operations and slot machines.

Economy/BusinessView →
992008
Passed

Eminent Domain Limitation on Owner-Occupied Residences

Prohibits state and local governments from using eminent domain to take owner-occupied residences for private development with specified exceptions.

Government/ProcessView →