Initiatives - Active Measures
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Please note that proposed initiatives are posted as submitted by the proponent(s). The initiative proponent(s) may submit a proposed title and summary. Such titles and summaries are not official and will likely differ from the official title and ultimately prepared by the Attorney General. The Attorney General makes no comment on the accuracy of any statements made in the proposed initiatives.
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The Attorney General issues an official title and summary for every proposed initiative submitted in compliance with procedural requirements. To view an official title and summary, select the title and summary link.
Active Measures
| Initiative | Title |
|---|---|
| 16-0003 |
"Right to a Custodial Trial by Jury for California Parents"
Proponent(s): Wylmina Hettinga Submitted for Title and Summary on April 12, 2016 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 05-12-2016 |
| 16-0002 |
INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL PETITIONS. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE GATHERING. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on April 6, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Michael Liddell |
| 16-0001 |
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES AND ACTIVITIES. VACCINATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on March 28, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Cheriel Jensen |
| 15-0125 |
STATE LEGISLATURE. CANDIDATES AND OFFICEHOLDERS. RULES AND PROCEDURES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on March 4, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Robert Bernstein |
| 15-0124 |
LAW ENFORCEMENT. USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE. DISCRIMINATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on March 3, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Glen Shaffer, Lisa Shaffer |
| 15-0123 |
HEALTHCARE DECISION-MAKING. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on March 3, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Mitchell Pearce |
| 15-0122 |
NONPARTISAN BALLOTS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 26, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Jesus Cisneros |
| 15-0121 |
CRIMINAL SENTENCES. JUVENILE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AND SENTENCING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 26, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Margaret Prinzing, Harry Berezin |
| 15-0120 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 23, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Dave Hodges |
| 15-0119 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 23, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Dave Hodges, John Lee, Michael Grafton |
| 15-0118 |
VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 18, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Lance Olson |
| 15-0117 |
VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION. ALL-MAILED BALLOT ELECTIONS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 18, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Lance Olson |
| 15-0116 |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT. WATER, SEWER, STORMWATER, AND FLOOD CONTROL SERVICES. FEE STRUCTURES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on February 18, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Matthew Cate, Timothy Quinn, Christopher McKenzie |
| 15-0115 |
TAX EXTENSION TO FUND EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on February 4, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Lance Olson, Thomas Willis, Dario Frommer |
| 15-0114 |
ELIMINATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 8, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Diana Mansker |
| 15-0113 |
DISABILITY ACCESS LITIGATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on February 3, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Terry Rogers |
| 15-0112 |
LEGISLATURE. SECRET BALLOTS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on January 27, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Subhendu Das |
| 15-0111 |
HOSPITALS. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 26, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Benjamen Tracey, Nathan Selzer |
| 15-0110 |
DISABILITY ACCESS LITIGATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 25, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Andrew Rauch |
| 15-0109 |
HIGH-SPEED RAIL. NO ISSUANCE OR SALE OF FUTURE BONDS. SUSPENSION OF PROJECT. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 25, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): George Runner, Robert Huff |
| 15-0108 |
ONLINE VOTING. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 19, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Chase Martinez |
| 15-0107 |
WATER BOND. REALLOCATION OF BOND AUTHORITY TO WATER STORAGE PROJECTS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 25, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): George Runner, Robert Huff |
| 15-0106 |
SALES TAX ON POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on January 13, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Terrance Lynn |
| 15-0105 |
MINIMUM WAGE. INCREASES AND FUTURE ADJUSTMENTS. PAID SICK LEAVE. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 7, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Shonda Roberts, Bruce Boyer |
| 15-0104 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 7, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): George Mull |
| 15-0103 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 6, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Michael Sutton, Donald Lyman |
| 15-0099 |
UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS. STATE AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 4, 2016 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Ted Hilton, Jerry Mailhot |
| 15-0098 |
FIREARMS. AMMUNITION SALES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 31, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gavin Newsom |
| 15-0097 |
CAMPAIGN FINANCE. DONOR DISCLOSURE. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 31, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): John Cox |
| 15-0096 |
DEATH PENALTY. PROCEDURES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 24, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Kermit Alexander |
| 15-0095 |
WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, RECYCLING, AND STORAGE PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gerald Meral |
| 15-0094 |
WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, RECYCLING, AND STORAGE PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gerald Meral |
| 15-0093 |
WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, RECYCLING, AND STORAGE PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gerald Meral |
| 15-0092 |
WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, RECYCLING, AND STORAGE PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gerald Meral |
| 15-0091 |
WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, RECYCLING, AND STORAGE PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gerald Meral |
| 15-0090 |
WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, RECYCLING, AND STORAGE PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gerald Meral |
| 15-0089 |
WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, RECYCLING, AND STORAGE PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gerald Meral |
| 15-0088 |
WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, RECYCLING, AND STORAGE PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gerald Meral |
| 15-0087 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 22, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Editte Dalya Lerman, Russell Goodrow, J. David Nick, Michael Grafton, Ron Mullins, Richard Miller, Dave Hodges, Steve Kubby |
| 15-0086 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 22, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Editte Dalya Lerman, J. David Nick, Dave Hodges, John Lee, Michael Grafton, Russell Goodrow, Ron Mullins, Richard Miller, Steve Kubby |
| 15-0085 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 22, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Editte Dalya Lerman, J. David Nick, Omar Figueroa, Dave Hodges, John Lee, Michael Grafton, Russell Goodrow, Dege Coutee, Shona Gochenaur, Gregory Fuentes, Steve Kubby, Richard Miller, Jason Browne, Deborah Tharpe, Dona Frank, Jason Bennett, Gilbert Canedo, Denise Dorey, Steve Crane, Archie Hinkle, Gregory Ledbetter, Sandra Bacon Tercero, Elihu Hernandez, Jon Martinelli, Lanette Davies, Craig Beresh, Ron Mullins |
| 15-0084 |
THREE STRIKES LAW. PRE-1994 STRIKES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 17, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Julie Piccolotti |
| 15-0083 |
LEGISLATURE. LEGISLATION AND PROCEEDINGS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 16, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Charles Munger, Jr., Sam Blakeslee |
| 15-0082 |
SPORTS-BASED MARKETS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on December 15, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Zack Ward |
| 15-0081 |
CIGARETTE TAX TO FUND HEALTHCARE, TOBACCO USE PREVENTION, RESEARCH, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 15, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Dustin Corcoran, Laphonza Butler, Olivia Diaz-Lapham, Tom Steyer |
| 15-0079 |
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. WAITING PERIOD FOR PERMANENT STATUS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 9, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Heidi Gallegos, Stephen Cox |
| 15-0078 |
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. WAITING PERIOD FOR PERMANENT STATUS. SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 9, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Heidi Gallegos, Stephen Cox |
| 15-0077 |
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. PENSION AND RETIREE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on December 9, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Chuck Reed, Stephanie Gomes, Carl DeMaio, Pat Morris, Bill Kampe, Tom Tait |
| 15-0076 |
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. PENSION AND RETIREE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on December 9, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Chuck Reed, Stephanie Gomes, Carl DeMaio, Pat Morris, Bill Kampe, Tom Tait |
| 15-0075 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 9, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Dale Sky Jones, Alice Huffman, Larry Bedard |
| 15-0074 |
CARRY-OUT BAGS. CHARGES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 8, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Doyle Johnson |
| 15-0073 |
SPEECH. HOLOCAUST DENIAL RESTRICTIONS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 7, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Gregory Foulkes |
| 15-0072 |
CONSTITUTIONAL DEFINITION OF A PERSON. FERTILIZED HUMAN EGGS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on December 7, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Walter Hoye, Lori Hoye |
| 15-0070 |
TAX TO FUND EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on November 25, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Cass Trinidad Gualvez, Dietmar Grellman |
| 15-0069 |
MEDICAL MARIJUANA. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 25, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Roger Morgan |
| 15-0068 |
CAMPAIGN FINANCE. DONOR DISCLOSURE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 20, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Jim Heerwagen |
| 15-0066 |
DEATH PENALTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 19, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Mike Farrell |
| 15-0064 |
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFITS. ELIGIBILITY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 18, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Ted Hilton |
| 15-0061 |
SALES TAX ON POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on November 12, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Terrance Lynn |
| 15-0060 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 10, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Sam Clauder |
| 15-0059 |
CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE. STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 9, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): William Lynch |
| 15-0058 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 9, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Sam Clauder |
| 15-0057 |
ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE. PUBLIC FUNDING. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 6, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Alison Hartson |
| 15-0056 |
ELECTRICITY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on October 29, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Ben Davis Jr. |
| 15-0055 |
NUCLEAR POWER. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on October 29, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Ben Davis Jr. |
| 15-0054 |
MINIMUM DRINKING AGE. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on October 29, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Terrance Lynn |
| 15-0053 |
NONPARTISAN BALLOTS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on October 29, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Terrance Lynn |
| 15-0052 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on October 29, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Chad Hanes, Marinda Hanes |
| 15-0051 |
FEDERAL ELECTIONS. CAMPAIGN ADVERTISEMENTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on October 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Timothy Geist |
| 15-0050 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on October 28, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Berton Duzy |
| 15-0049 |
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on October 26, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Alice Huffman |
| 15-0048 |
THREE STRIKES LAW. PRE-1994 STRIKES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on October 19, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Julie Piccolotti |
| 15-0047 |
ABORTION ACCESS RESTRICTION. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION AND WAITING PERIOD FOR FEMALES UNDER 18. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on October 16, 2015 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): John Smith |
