Initiative Analyses

October 29

A.G. File No. 2009-036

Marriage Equality

This measure amends the State Constitution to (1) repeal Proposition 8, which states that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California, and (2) define marriage as between only two persons no matter their race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. In addition, the measure states that it does not require clergy of any church to perform a marriage in violation of his or her religious beliefs.

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October 28

A.G. File No. 2009-035

California Taxpayer Protection Act of 2010 (version 3)

The proposed initiative would (1) make changes to the application process for federal, state, and local public benefits; (2) provide for the identification on birth certificates of foreign parents of children born in California; and (3) eliminate cash benefits for low-income children not living with a cash-aided adult.

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November 3

A.G. File No. 2009-033

Religious Freedom (Amendment #1-S)

This measure would adopt several amendments to the State Constitution regarding the free exercise of religion.

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November 3

A.G. File No. 2009-032

The Free Exercise of Religion (Amendment #1-S)

This measure would adopt several amendments to the State Constitution regarding the free exercise of religion.

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October 19

A.G. File No. 2009-031

The Citizen Legislature Act (version C)

This measure would amend the Constitution to limit when the Legislature could hold sessions.

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October 13

A.G. File No. 2009-030

Freedom to Present Christmas Music in Public School Classrooms or Assemblies

This measure requires that all public elementary and secondary schools offer opportunities for its pupils to listen to and/or perform Christmas music.

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October 12

A.G. File No. 2009-029

The Stop Insurance Overcharges Act

This measure contains provisions that (1) establish additional statutory provisions relating to setting insurance rates, (2) define insurance fees as premiums subject to regulation, and (3) limit insurance broker fees.

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October 9

A.G. File No. 2009-028

The Continuous Coverage Auto Insurance Discount Act (version 3)

This measure amends Proposition 103 to authorize the use of an additional discount on premiums for automobile insurance policies.

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October 8

A.G. File No. 2009-027

Voters FIRST Act for Congress

This measure amends the State Constitution to change the redistricting process for California’s districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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October 7

A.G. File No. 2009-026

2010 California Marriage Protection Act

This measure amends the Constitution to prohibit any party to marriage from being restored to the state of an unmarried person during the other party’s lifetime unless the marriage can be nullified under state law. This measure would in effect remove the option of divorce and make nullification or the death of a spouse the only options for ending marriage in this state.

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September 2

A.G. File No. 2009-025

Common Sense Act of 2010

This measure states that it repeals existing prohibitions on marijuana use, cultivation, possession, transportation, and sale. The measure also requires that state and local governments stop spending funds to enforce or prosecute any law that prohibits such marijuana-related activities. Under the measure, federal, state, and local governments would be authorized to tax the manufacture, sale, and use of marijuana.

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September 9

A.G. File No. 2009-024

The Regulate, Control, and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 (Amendment #1-S)

This measure (1) legalizes various marijuana-related activities, (2) allows local governments to regulate these activities, (3) permits local governments to impose and collect marijuana-related fees and taxes, and (4) authorizes various criminal and civil penalties.

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September 2

A.G. File No. 2009-023

The McCauley-Rosen Wealth Tax and Oceans Preservation Act (Amendment #1-S)

This measure makes major changes in the state and local tax system. It would establish a wealth tax, tax people when they die or leave the state, and make changes to the personal income tax (PIT).

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August 19

A.G. File No. 2009-022

The Tax, Regulate, and Control Cannabis Act of 2010

This measure proposes to (1) legalize various marijuana-related activities, (2) regulate the commercial production of marijuana, (3) impose and collect marijuana-related fees and taxes, and (4) authorize various criminal and civil penalties.

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August 17

A.G. File No. 2009-021

The Continuous Coverage Auto Insurance Discount Act

This measure amends Proposition 103 to authorize the use of an additional discount on premiums for automobile insurance policies.

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