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March 27

A.G. File No. 2001-007

Let the Voters Decide

This measure amends the California Constitution to require that a three-member panel of “special masters” appointed by the Judicial Council, rather than the Legislature, develop reapportionment plans.

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March 19

A.G. File No. 2001-006

Racial Privacy Initiative

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."

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March 15

A.G. File No. 2001-005

People's Gaming Act

The initiative amends the State Constitution to legalize Las Vegas- and Atlantic City-type gambling in 12 California cities and on one Indian reservation for a period of 28 years. As Section 9005 directs, our review addresses the potential effects of the initiative on state and local government costs and revenues.

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March 13

A.G. File No. 2001-004

Child and Family Protection Act

This initiative makes several changes to the juvenile dependency court process.

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March 7

A.G. File No. 2001-002

Unborn Children, Amendment No. 1-S

This measure would amend Section 43.1 of the California Civil Code to specify that unborn children have life because life begins at conception.

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February 14

A.G. File No. 2001-001

State Constitutional Officers

This measure would amend the California Constitution by changing the method for determining the compensation of state-elected officials.

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January 5

A.G. File No. 2000-028

Electoral Freedom of Choice and No Wasted Votes Act

This measure would establish a system in which voters would rank their choices for any elective office in California, and those rankings would be used to hold an “instant runoff election.”

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January 8

A.G. File No. 2000-027

Bill of Overridance

The measure specifies that “any bill passed to law by a majority vote in one state shall override any existing contradictory law in Congress.”

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December 28

A.G. File No. 2000-026

Student eye examinations

Requires local education agencies (LEAs)—that is, county offices of education and school districts—to exclude students who lack certification of having undergone an eye examination from enrolling in public schools.

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October 20

A.G. File No. 2000-025

The People’s Gaming Act

The measure amends the California Constitution to legalize Las Vegas and Atlantic City style gambling in California.

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September 13

A.G. File No. 2000-024

McNeil Police and Firefighters Property Tax Disability Exemption

Expands the veterans’ exemption to include peace officers and/or firefighters.

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September 27

A.G. File No. 2000-023

Smart Initiatives Initiative, Amendment No. 1-S

Allow voters to sign petitions through use of computers or other online electronic devices to qualify candidates or ballot measures for the state or local ballot.

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June 13

A.G. File No. 2000-022

Home Rule, School Funding, and State/Local Fiscal Reform Initiative, Amendment No. 1-S

This measure significantly changes the allocation of property tax revenues among local jurisdictions (cities, counties, special districts, and school districts).

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April 10

A.G. File No. 2000-015

School Facilities. 55% Local Vote. Bonds, Taxes. Accountability Requirements.

This proposition (1) changes the State Constitution to lower the voting requirement for passage of local school bonds and (2) changes existing statutory law regarding charter school facilities.

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March 30

A.G. File No. 2000-011

Judicial Accountability Initiative Law

Changes the existing immunity provided to judges for actions taken within the scope of their judicial capacity.

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