June 8
The measure requires individuals to use the restroom, shower, dressing room, and locker room facilities in government buildings that correspond to their sex as determined (1) at or near the time of birth (such as the sex documented on their birth certificates), (2) based on a new birth certificate resulting from a sex change, or (3) through medical examination. The measure defines government buildings as those owned, rented, or occupied by state or local government, such as a city, school district, community college district, or a public university.
June 4
The measure states that neither the state nor any local agency shall adopt any law that does any of the following: 1) Burdens the ability of doctors to recommend marijuana for medicinal or therapeutic purposes, unless the law applies such restrictions equally to other herbal or therapeutic treatments. 2) Impedes a patient's ability to obtain, transport, or cultivate marijuana, so long as the method of obtaining, cultivating, or transporting marijuana is consistent with the business practices and/or cultivation practices of other flora in the law’s jurisdiction. 3) Creates a noncompetitive marketplace for medical marijuana and its derivatives.
May 14
This measure would require that any individual who submits a ballot measure that “suggests the killing of gays and/or lesbians” be required to attend sensitivity training of at least 3 hours per month for 12 consecutive months. The measure also requires that the individual donate $5,000 to an organization that advocates for gays or lesbians.
May 14
The measure amends the Political Reform Act to prohibit a candidate, committee, or slate mailer organization from receiving political contributions from nonresidents of the State of California. The measure does not define who is a nonresident. The measure’s terms do not apply to federal elections.
May 14
The measure amends state law to require that, where the national and state flags are both displayed, the state flag be placed in the position of first honor. This measure will likely have no fiscal effect on state or local governments because it is not expected to generate additional workload for state or local agencies.
May 12
This measure creates an 11 member panel appointed by the Governor to recommend changes to statute and regulations related to police actions and training.The measure states that the panel shall not include individuals who are members of a “police organization” in California, and that six of the members shall be individuals who have not held an elected office.
April 21
This measure would prohibit the state, or any state administrative agency or other state entity, from entering into any agreement with a drug manufacturer for the purchase of a prescribed drug unless the net cost of the drug is the same as or less than the lowest price paid for the same drug by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA).
April 17
This measure eliminates the ability for the state’s trial courts to order spousal support payments in contested cases as part of divorce or legal separation proceedings. Additionally, the measure authorizes the modification of existing orders for spousal support payments as its enactment would be considered a significant change in circumstance.
April 13
This measure creates a panel of 13 members to evaluate the effects of transferring to the state of California legal authority that currently rests with the federal government. The measure would require the panel to hold public hearings on the effects of transferring legal authority from the federal government to the state.
March 6
This measure allows the state to sell $9 billion of general obligation bonds—$7 billion for K-12 school facilities and $2 billion for community college facilities. The $7 billion for K-12 school facilities is designated for four types of projects: new construction, modernization, CTE facilities, and charter school facilities. The measure includes $2 billion for community colleges to construct new buildings and related infrastructure, modernize existing buildings, and purchase equipment.
March 3
This measure would place in state statute key provisions of existing regulations that require adult film performers to wear condoms during sexual intercourse when making an adult film. Several provisions of this measure may allow third parties to bring litigation against adult film producers, talent agents, and distributors for violations of the proposed statute. Additionally, adult film producers would be required to apply for a two-year license from Cal/OSHA in order to make adult films.