February 25
This measure eliminates the existing constitutional provisions relating to state and local appropriations limits and replaces them with a new, more comprehensive limit on state government spending. Local jurisdictions would no longer be subject to an appropriations limit.
February 17
The workers’ compensation system compensates individuals for work-related injuries. Workers’ compensation covers medical bills for treatment and pays a portion of lost wages from time off work through temporary and permanent disability benefits. Businesses, as well as the state and local governments, must purchase workers’ compensation insurance or self-insure to pay these expenses. This measure changes a number of provisions relating to liability for injury, medical care, disability determinations, penalties, and other matters.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
February 9
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
February 6
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions
February 6
This measure—which would be effective January 1, 2005—restricts businesses from conducting some activities and changes unfair competition laws. The measure generally exempts political activities from its provisions. In addition, charitable and other nonprofit organizations and specified small businesses are exempt from particular provisions.
January 29
The measure amends the State Constitution to allow Las Vegas- and Atlantic City-type gaming in the cities of Barstow and Oakland for a period of 28 years. After that time, the Legislature could either extend such gaming to all counties in California or eliminate it. The establishment of gaming would be at the discretion of the two cities.
January 29
The measure establishes the Legislature with a single house of 100 members. This measure would eliminate current restrictions on the number of terms that can be served and does not specify the length of each term of office. The measure places restrictions on the total amount of legislative expenditures. The measure restricts the Legislature from meeting in regular session to the months of January through June each year. The measure adds tighter restrictions as to the amounts of gifts that can be received by legislators. Specifically, legislators could not receive a gift in excess of $10 from a person doing business with the state or who is affected by state legislation.
January 21
This measure amends the California Constitution to reduce the Legislature’s authority over local government finances and program operations. Specifically, the measure requires the Legislature to place before the state’s voters for approval any legislative measure that would reduce major local government revenues. This measure also expands existing constitutional provisions requiring the state to reimburse local agencies for implementing state requirements—and authorizes local agencies to suspend compliance with these state requirements if the Legislature does not provide timely reimbursement.