June 23
The proposed measure would allow a party to a civil lawsuit to declare the lawsuit “frivolous” and would require judges to prepare a written explanation for dismissing or continuing a lawsuit after it has been declared frivolous. The measure defines frivolous lawsuit.
June 18
This measure amends the California Constitution to change the way boundaries of districts for the state Legislature, Board of Equalization, and the U.S. House of Representatives from California are determined.
June 25
This measure would require physicians to notify at least one of the parents or legal guardians of a pregnant unemancipated minor prior to performing an abortion unless (1) a medical emergency makes an immediate abortion necessary or (2) a juvenile court has granted a waiver of this requirement.
May 4
This measure directs the Governor and Legislature to develop a comprehensive state population policy. The measure requires that the policy include, but not be limited to, the following population reduction measures: (1) improved and expanded access to culturally appropriate family planning services; (2) encouragement of smaller family size; (3) expanded education towards, and encouragement of, responsible sexual behavior; and (4) stopping illegal immigration.
April 26
At the beginning of every legislative session, this measure requires the Legislature to consider a request to Congress for a U. S. constitutional convention. The measure requires the Legislature to consider such a request each session until the U. S. Constitution is amended to either (1) define marriage between a man and a woman or (2) grant states the right to define marriage on their own. If Congress convenes a constitutional convention, the measure requires the Legislature to send representatives to the convention.
April 1
The measure would (1) allow court-ordered child support payments to be deductible from income for personal income tax purposes and (2) establish a series of guidelines and procedures regarding taxpayers’ disputes with the Franchise Tax Board.
April 1
This measure would declare April 30th to be “A Child’s Day.” On that day, schools would be closed. In addition, it is the intent of the initiative that the state create programs to recognize “better students,” and requires the Governor to send a message on that day to all the children in the United States to encourage them to study or practice some sport.
March 19
This measure amends the California Constitution and state statutes to: (1) change how revenues from three major taxes are allocated among cities, counties, and K-14 districts; (2) reduce the state’s authority over local government finance; and (3) expand the state’s obligations to reimburse local agencies for mandated costs.
March 4
The measure amends the California Constitution to include new requirements for tribal gaming compacts. In exchange for agreeing to the provisions of the measure, tribes would be authorized to operate up to 3,000 slot machines each. (As with current compacts, tribes would be limited to two facilities.)
March 4
This measure amends the California Constitution and state statutes to: (1) change how revenues from three major taxes are allocated among cities, counties, and K-14 districts; (2) reduce the state’s authority over local government finance; and (3) expand the situations under which the state must reimburse local agencies for mandated costs.
February 27
The measure amends the California Constitution and state law to require the Governor to amend or enter into a new compact with any federally recognized tribe within 30 days of a tribe’s request.