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You can download a document by selecting the proposed initiative's tracking number. Submitted proposed initiatives may appear below with an unofficial title submitted by the proponent(s) or developed by the Attorney General's Initiative Coordinator. These unofficial titles are for identification purposes only.
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.
You can comment on a proposed initiative by selecting the “submit comment” button located next to the proposed initiative. Please note that the comment period applies only to initiatives and will conclude after 30 days.
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.
| Initiative | Title |
|---|---|
| 23-0026 |
"Children's Educational Opportunity Act"
Proponent(s): Kevin McNamee, Maria A. Flores, Benito Bernal , Marion M. Marshall , Cecilia Iglesias Submitted for Title and Summary on September 13, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 10-13-2023 |
| 23-0025 |
"The California Homeownership Affordability Act"
Proponent(s): Stephen Hilton Submitted for Title and Summary on September 7, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 10-09-2023 |
| 23-0024 |
"Protect Access to Healthcare Act of 2024"
Proponent(s): Christina Orr, Dustin Corcoran, Jodi Hicks Submitted for Title and Summary on September 7, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 10-09-2023 |
| 23-0023 |
Fentanyl Penalties
Proponent(s): Matthew Capelouto Submitted for Title and Summary on September 5, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 10-05-2023 |
| 23-0022 |
"California Personal Finance Education Act"
Proponent(s): Christopher Lee Kaufman, Timothy J. Ranzetta Submitted for Title and Summary on September 5, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 10-05-2023 |
| 23-0021 |
"Protect Patients Now Act of 2024"
Proponent(s): Thomas Bannon Submitted for Title and Summary on August 30, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 09-29-2023 |
| 23-0020 |
"Protect Children from Reproductive Harm Act"
Proponent(s): Jonathan Zachreson Submitted for Title and Summary on August 28, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 09-27-2023 |
| 23-0019 |
"Protect Girls' Sports and Spaces Act"
Proponent(s): Jonathan Zachreson Submitted for Title and Summary on August 28, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 09-27-2023 |
| 23-0018 |
"School Transparency and Partnership Act"
Proponent(s): Clare Erin Friday, Jonathan Zachreson Submitted for Title and Summary on August 28, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 09-27-2023 |
| 23-0017 |
"The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act"
Proponent(s): Thomas W. Hiltachk Submitted for Title and Summary on August 22, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 09-21-2023 |
| 23-0016 |
"The California Election Integrity Initiative"
Proponent(s): Carl DeMaio Submitted for Title and Summary on August 15, 2023 Comment period for 23-0016 ended on 09-14-2023 |
| 23-0015A1 |
"Government Transparency Act"
Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Jerry Flanagan Submitted for Title and Summary on August 2, 2023 Comment period for 23-0015A1 ended on 09-01-2023 |
| 23-0014A1 |
"Stop Toxic Oil Drilling Act of 2024"
Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Michele Prichard , Kassia Seigel Submitted for Title and Summary on August 2, 2023 Comment period for 23-0014A1 ended on 09-01-2023 |
| 23-0013A1 |
23-0013, "TREAT California Act"
Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Jeannie Fontana Submitted for Title and Summary on July 19, 2023 Comment period for 23-0013A1 ended on 08-18-2023 |
| 23-0012 |
INCREASES STATE GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION GOALS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on September 18, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Micah Perlin |
| 23-0011 |
LIMITS STATE’S ABILITY TO SET STATEWIDE LAND-USE AND HOUSING POLICY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on September 18, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): John Heath, Peggy Huang, Jovita Mendoza, Dennis Richards, Susan Candell, Anita Enander, Kalimah Priforce |
| 23-0010 |
CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ON PUBLIC EDUCATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on September 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): James J. Cowie |
| 23-0009 |
CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ON PUBLIC EDUCATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on September 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): James J. Cowie |
| 23-0008A1 |
ALLOWS SMALLER SOLAR FARMS TO SELL ELECTRICITY WITHOUT BEING REGULATED BY THE STATE AS A PUBLIC UTILITY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on September 6, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Jonathan D. Greenberg, Anthony S. Wexler |
| 23-0007 |
AUTHORIZES ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE GATHERING FOR INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL PETITIONS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on September 6, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Michael F. Liddell |
| 23-0006 |
REQUIRES LANDFILL UPGRADES. AUTHORIZES ONLY SPECIFIED PRIVATE COMPANIES TO ADMINISTER UPGRADE FUNDING AND CERTAIN EDUCATION FUNDS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on September 6, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Michael F. Liddell |
| 23-0005 |
REPEALS VOTER-ENACTED CHANGES TO PROPERTY TAX RULES FOR TRANSFERS BETWEEN FAMILY MEMBERS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on August 21, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Jon Coupal |
| 23-0004 |
DECRIMINALIZES PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on July 14, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Ryan Munevar |
| 23-0003 |
Constitutional Right to High Quality Public Education Version 3
Title and Summary Issued on May 30, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): James J. Cowie |
| 23-00025 |
"The California Homeownership Affordability Act"
Proponent(s): Stephen Hilton Submitted for Title and Summary on September 7, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 10-09-2023 |
| 23-0002 |
Constitutional Right to High Quality Public Education Version 2
Title and Summary Issued on May 30, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): James J. Cowie |
| 23-0001 |
"Constitutional Right to High Quality Public Education Version 1"
Title and Summary Issued on May 30, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): James J. Cowie |
| 22-0008 |
EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS’ AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 27, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Ashoke Talukdar |
| 22-0006 |
REFERENDUM CHALLENGING 2022 LAW PROHIBITING NEW OIL AND GAS WELLS NEAR HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND HOSPITALS.
Title and Summary Issued on September 29, 2022 Proponent(s): Jerome Reedy |
| 22-0005 |
REFERENDUM CHALLENGING 2022 LAW AUTHORIZING CREATION OF COUNCIL TO SET MINIMUM WAGE AND WORKING STANDARDS FOR FAST-FOOD WORKERS.
Title and Summary Issued on September 16, 2022 Proponent(s): Amber Evans, Steven McDermed |
| 21-0043A1 |
RAISES MINIMUM WAGE. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 8, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Joe Sanberg |
| 21-0042A1 |
LIMITS ABILITY OF VOTERS AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO RAISE REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on February 3, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Thomas W. Hiltachk |
| 21-0041A1 |
AUTHORIZES FELONY SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN THEFTS UNDER $950. REQUIRES LONGER SENTENCES FOR SPECIFIED PROPERTY LOSSES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 27, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Thomas W. Hiltachk |
| 21-0037A1 |
PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY INCREASING TAX ON PERSONAL INCOME OVER $2 MILLION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 10, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Joseph Wiedman |
| 21-0027A1 |
ELIMINATES EMPLOYEES’ ABILITY TO FILE LAWSUITS FOR MONETARY PENALTIES FOR STATE LABOR-LAW VIOLATIONS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 8, 2021 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Brian Maas |
| 21-0022A1 |
PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PANDEMIC DETECTION AND PREVENTION BY INCREASING TAX ON PERSONAL INCOME OVER $5 MILLION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 22, 2021 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Max Henderson , Anna Maybach |