August 31
This measure requires that genetically engineered foods sold or distributed in or from the state be labeled as such for display in retail stores in a way that is clearly legible and conspicuous. The label would have to appear on the principal display panel of the food product which is that part of the label that is most likely to be displayed.
August 24
This measure establishes a "Sex Crime Victims Trust Fund" which will be administered by the Attorney General. This fund would be funded through a surtax of 25 cents imposed on the retail sale of each can, container, or bottle of beer, malted beverages, wine, and hard liquor. The measure also increases penalties for certain sex offenses committed against minors or adult females.
June 28
This measure specifies the petition process which local voters must follow in order for a state legislator to run for an additional term. The measure also establishes public disclosure and political contribution limits related to these term-limit provisions.
May 11
This measure amends the State Constitution to explicitly give counties, cities, public districts, municipal corporations, and irrigation districts specific powers relating to the acquisition, development, distribution, and sale of natural gas for public or private use.
April 26
The proposed measure would require tobacco retailers statewide to provide information on smoking cessation services to customers who purchase tobacco products. It would require the Department of Health Services (DHS) to produce a card containing smoking cessation information and to distribute this card to retailers for them to use.
April 24
This measure would allow voters in an Assembly or Senate district to petition the Secretary of State to permit a legislator, who would normally be ineligible to serve an additional term due to term limits, to be a candidate for that office during the next election.
May 2
This measure would require all able-bodied adults under age 62 receiving CalWORKs or Kin-GAP assistance to work at least 32 hours per week in nonsubsidized employment, or in subsidized employment for an unrelated adult or a government agency.
April 10
The measure statutorily requires the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to design and construct ten monorail systems statewide, using funds appropriated by the Legislature, in order to test the effectiveness of monorail transportation in different settings.
March 19
This constitutional initiative prohibits state and local governments from collecting data on a person's race, ethnicity, color, or national origin for the purposes of public education, contracting, and employment. This prohibition also would apply to state and local government operations generally, unless the Legislature passes by a two-thirds majority and the Governor signs legislation approving the collection of such data to "fulfill a compelling state interest."