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February 26

A.G. File No. 1998-002

California Defense of Marriage Act

This initiative amends California law to provide that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.

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February 19

A.G. File No. 1998-001

Tax Limitation Act of 1998

This measure provides for restrictions on establishing new taxes and regulatory fees and on increasing existing ones.

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January 22

A.G. File No. 1997-076

Juvenile Crime. Initiative Statute.

The initiative proposes changes to the prosecution, sentencing, and incarceration of juvenile offenders. It also expands penalties for gang members, vandals, and other adult criminals.

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October 31

A.G. File No. 1997-034

Elections. Term Limit Declarations for Congressional Candidates, Amendment No. 1-S

This measure would allow all candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives from California to sign and submit declarations stating that they will either adhere to or decline to adhere to voluntary term limitations.

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February 14

A.G. File No. 1997-001

Circulation of Petitions Through Use of Computers

This measure would require that the Attorney General make initiative and referendum petitions available for voter signatures over the “Internet” computer system.

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