February 27
This measure requires voter approval for certain revenue bonds. The fiscal effects of this measure on state and local governments are subject to substantial uncertainty. In particular, it is unclear (1) how certain provisions of the measure would be interpreted by government agencies and the courts, which could affect the number of projects subject to the measure's voter requirements; and (2) how affected governments would respond to the measure and election outcomes. As a result, there is substantial uncertainty regarding the fiscal impacts of the measure on state and local governments.
February 26
This measure creates the California Electrical Utility District, which would have the responsibility to provide electricity service to customers within the territory currently served by the three largest electricity investor-owned utilities (IOUs) in the state-Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric. This new district would be a public entity governed by a board of directors that would have the authority to establish electricity rates, enforce electricity regulations and contracts, condemn for public use privately held property, and issue bonds for certain purposes.
February 26
We estimate that this measure could have major fiscal effects, including potential impacts on state and local finances in the form of decreased revenues and increased costs due to possible electricity price increases and state liabilities.The magnitude of these impacts are uncertain, but could be significant, depending in part on the need for system upgrades for replacement power and whether the state is liable for investment losses. Additionally, there is potential for avoidance of major future state and local government costs and lost revenues in the rare event of a major nuclear power plant incident.
February 9
This measure amends the Constitution to require, with certain exceptions, a physician (or his or her representative) to deliver a written notice to the parent or legal guardian at least 48 hours before performing an abortion involving an “unemancipated” minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.) The measure defines an unemancipated minor as being a female under the age of 18 who has not entered into a valid marriage, is not on active duty in the armed services of the United States, and has not been declared free from her parents’ or guardians’ custody and control under state law.
February 5
This measure amends the Constitution to require, with certain exceptions, a physician (or his or her representative) to deliver a written notice to the parent or legal guardian at least 48 hours before performing an abortion involving an "unemancipated" minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.) The measure defines an unemancipated minor as being a female under the age of 18 who has not entered into a valid marriage, is not on active duty in the armed services of the United States, and has not been declared free from her parents' or guardians' custody and control under state law.
March 6
This measure changes state law to legalize the production, sale, and use of marijuana, as well as the cultivation of industrial hemp for any purpose. Despite these changes to state law, these activities would continue to be prohibited under federal law.
February 21
This measure classifies certain online entities as first-party or third-party online services and restricts first-party services from requiring that an individual provide consent to the tracking of his or her personal information as a condition of accessing certain content or services. In addition, if an individual sends the first-party online service a Do Not Track (DNT) signal, the service cannot share, sell, or transfer personal information of that individual to another entity. The measure also specifies that an operator of a third-party online service shall not track the personal information of an individual who sends a DNT signal, with a few exceptions. The measure creates a legal presumption that the tracking of personal information in a manner prohibited by the measure caused harm to the individual whose information was tracked, and outlines civil penalties to be awarded to the public entities and/or individuals who bring civil action against a violator.
February 21
This measure classifies certain online entities as first-party or third-party online services and restricts first-party services from requiring that an individual provide consent to the tracking of his or her personal information as a condition of accessing certain content or services. In addition, if an individual sends the first-party online service a Do Not Track (DNT) signal, the service cannot share, sell, or transfer personal information of that individual to another entity. The measure also specifies that an operator of a third-party online service shall not track the personal information of an individual who sends a DNT signal, with a few exceptions, and prohibits cloud computing services that provide service to state or local governmental institutions, as well as public or private educational institutions, from using personal information collected for any purpose other than directly providing services to those institutions. The measure creates a legal presumption that the tracking of personal information in a manner prohibited by the measure caused harm to the individual whose information was tracked, and outlines civil penalties to be awarded to the public entities and/or individuals who bring civil action against a violator.
February 24
This measure would increase the state’s cigarette excise tax from 87 cents to $1.87. The additional revenues would be used to support research on brain and central nervous system diseases and disorders.
February 14
This measure prevents the further issuance and sale of Proposition 1A bonds for the construction of high-speed rail and improvements to existing passenger rail services. In addition, the measure states that any unspent bond proceeds shall be used to pay back the outstanding debt from the issuance and sale of Proposition 1A bonds. The measure also specifies that the state shall not accept or use any federal funds, provide or use any state funds, accept any local funds, or enter into future contracts for the construction or operation of the high-speed rail project authorized by Proposition 1A.
February 20
This measure would increase the state’s cigarette excise tax from 87 cents to $1.87. The additional revenues would be used to support research on brain and central nervous system diseases and disorders.
February 26
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.