December 7
This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana. Despite these changes to state law, activities related to the use of marijuana would continue to be prohibited under federal law.
December 2
This measure makes several changes to the state’s existing three strikes law. For example, the measure excludes certain crimes from the three strikes law and allows the resentencing of certain second and third strikers.
November 30
This measure amends the state constitution to provide that “any California resident, 18 years or older, has the right to trade on responsible, carefully regulated, non-gambling, and socially beneficial sports markets.”
November 30
This measure increase the state’s cigarette excise tax from 87 cents to $2.87 per pack and apply the tobacco products excise tax to electronic cigarettes.
November 20
This measure prohibits a school, educational institution, or museum that receives state funds from allowing a holocaust denial organization to distribute information or facilitate activities (1) within the boundaries of these institutions’ properties or (2) to these institutions’ employees, clients, or students.
November 20
This measure amends Section 7 of Article I of the State Constitution to define the term person for the purposes of that section. This measure defines the term “person” as “. . . all living human beings from the beginning of their biological development as human beings (i.e. human organism) . . .”. Thus, this measure would confer due process and equal protection rights upon human zygotes, embryos, and fetuses.