January 24
This measure amends state statutes to require public employee unions to get annual, written consent from a state or local government employee in order to charge and use the employee’s union dues or fees for a political committee, as defined in state law. This requirement would apply to both members and nonmembers of a public employee union. The measure also would require unions to keep certain records, including copies of any consent forms.
January 24
This measure restricts the manner in which corporations and labor unions may make contributions to political candidates. Specifically, the measure allows corporations and labor unions to make political contributions only by establishing a segregated account for political purposes. The measure places restrictions on the contribution to and expenditures from these accounts.
January 24
This measure increases the existing excise tax on cigarettes by $2.60 per pack effective January 2007. Existing state law requires the Board of Equalization (BOE) to increase taxes on other tobacco products—such as loose tobacco and snuff—in an amount equivalent to any increase in the tax on cigarettes. Thus, this measure would also result in a comparable increase in the excise tax on other tobacco products. This measure specifies that all of the additional tobacco revenues (including those on other tobacco products) be used to support various new and existing programs specified in this measure.
January 20
This proposition amends the California Constitution to require, with certain exceptions, a physician (or his or her representative) to notify the parent or legal guardian of a pregnant minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion involving that minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.)
January 13
This measure constrains public agency authority to (1) use eminent domain powers, (2) enact new or continue existing policies that reduce the economic value of property, and (3) use property acquired through the eminent domain process. The measure defines “public agency” to include all state and local agencies.
January 19
This proposition amends the California Constitution to require, with certain exceptions, a physician (or his or her representative) to notify the parent or legal guardian of a pregnant minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion involving that minor. (This measure does not require a physician or a minor to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.)
January 4
This initiative allows the state to sell $5.4 billion in general obligation bonds for various water and conservation-related programs. Figure 1 summarizes the purposes for which the bond money would be available for expenditure by various state agencies and for loans and grants, primarily to local agencies and nonprofit associations.
December 29
The proposed initiative makes the following changes related to the crime of identity theft: (1) Creates Sentence Enhancements for Identity Theft and Related Crimes, (2) Establishes a Computer Forensic Analysis Fee, and (3) Expands Jurisdiction for Prosecution of Identity Theft Crimes.
December 29
Creates a statewide $50 parcel tax, uses tax proceeds to fund designated K-12 education programs, allocates some monies using weighted per pupil formula, allocates facility monies using flat per pupil amount, and requires annual independent audit.
December 29
Creates a statewide $50 parcel tax, uses tax proceeds to fund designated K-12 education programs, allocates some monies using weighted per pupil formula, allocates facility monies using flat per pupil amount, and requires annual independent audit.
December 29
Creates a statewide $50 parcel tax, uses tax proceeds to fund designated K-12 education programs, allocates some monies using weighted per pupil formula, allocates facility monies using flat per pupil amount, and requires annual independent audit.