Rev. 07/07/2026 - SOS last updated 7/2/2026

Initiative Petitions in Process

for November 2026 Election

Failed to get signatures … or Withdrawn

  • 1983 (25-0006A1) LIMITS ABILITY OF VOTERS TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. - Save Prop 13 (Version 3 - Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc) - Got and validated signatures for ballot but Withdrawn 6/25/2026 - IGNORE their fundraising letter saying it is on the ballot. “In 2024, the California Legislature sought to make it easier to raise taxes with Proposition 5, defeated at the ballot. Today the Legislature voted to make it harder to raise taxes by advancing a constitutional amendment, ACA 22, to close a loophole that had allowed some special taxes to pass with less than the two-thirds vote required by Proposition 13,” said HJTA President Jon Coupal. 6/25/2026 With the Legislature’s strong endorsement of the two-thirds vote requirement to pass all special taxes, and the removal of “poison pill” ACA 13 from the November ballot, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has agreed to withdraw its original SAVE PROP 13 initiative from the ballot. Pass the Local Taxpayer Protection Act as ACA 22 (PROP 43)

  • 1985 (25-0009A1) - LIMITS COMPENSATION FOR HEALTH CARE EXECUTIVES, MANAGERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. Got and valdiated signatures for ballot but Withdrawn 6/25/2026 - Why?

  • 1987 (25-0010) - REQUIRES VOTE WHETHER CALIFORNIA SHOULD BECOME INDEPENDENT COUNTRY.

  • 1991 (25-0014). REQUIRES STATE PAYMENTS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING RELIGIOUS/PRIVATE SCHOOLS

  • 1992 (25-0015). ELIMINATES RIGHT OF LEGISLATORS …

  • 1994. (25-0017) REPEALS CHANGES TO PROPERTY TAX RULES FOR TRANSFERS BETWEEN FAMILY MEMBERS.

  • 1995 (25-0018A1) REQUIRES UNIV OF CALIFORNIA TO PROVIDE DOWNPAYMENT HOME LOANS TO CERTAIN STAFF. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

  • 1996 (25-0019A1) REPEALS STATE LAW THAT PROHIBITS BALLOT INITIATIVES FROM BEING SUBMITTED AT PRIMARY ELECTIONS

  • 1998. (25-0021A1) RESTRICTS POLITICAL SPENDING BY HEALTH CARE UNIONS. - Got and valdiated signatures for ballot but Withdrawn 6/25/2026 - Why?

    1999. (25-0022A1) LIMITS AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT VICTIMS' RECOVERY OF MEDICAL EXPENSES AND FEES THEIR ATTORNEYS MAY RECEIVE. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. - Got and valdiated signatures for ballot but Withdrawn 6/25/2026 - Why?

  • 2002. (25-0025A1) CHILD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTS. PROHIBITS SMARTPHONES IN SCHOOLS

  • 2005. (25-0029A1) EXPANDS LIABILITY AND IMPOSES DUTIES ON RIDESHARE COMPANIES REGARDING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. - Got and valdiated signatures for ballot but Withdrawn 6/25/2026 - Why?

Possible New Petitions

(26-0004) Undo the Top-Two - PLEASE SIGN once released to SOS on 7/14

New Petitions (but not yet 25% of signatures)

2008. (25-0031) PROHIBITS USE AFTER 2026 OF TEMPORARY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MAPS ADOPTED BY VOTERS IN 2025 IN RESPONSE TO TEXAS’ PARTISAN REDISTRICTING. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. In 2025, in response to Texas’ mid-decade partisan redistricting, voters passed Proposition 50 to require the temporary use of new congressional district maps in California’s congressional elections through 2030. This measure would instead allow use of the Proposition 50 voter-approved maps only in the 2026 congressional election, and would require for the 2028 and 2030 congressional elections the use of the maps adopted in 2021 by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. Legislative Analyst: Likely minimal one-time costs to counties of less than a few hundred thousand dollars to revert back to the Commission’s 2021 Congressional maps starting in 2028 until the Commission establishes new maps following the 2030 census.

2009. (25-0032A1) REGULATES CERTAIN NONPROFIT RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATED FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES. - Creates new state agency, the Charitable Trust Oversight Board, comprised of seven appointed members with specified expertise, to regulate (1) certain nonprofit research organizations that have converted to for-profit status or transferred charitable assets to a for-profit entity and (2) those for-profit entities. Authorizes Board to define regulated entities’ ongoing charitable obligations. Requires nonprofits that control converted for-profit entities to appoint independent directors to their board and prioritize “public benefit” over profit. Requires regulated entities developing advanced artificial intelligence technologies to obtain Board approval before materially expanding technological capabilities. Legislative Analyst: Increased state costs likely range from millions to tens of millions annually—but could reach into the low hundreds of millions annually—to increase oversight of certain nonprofit charities and related entities engaged in research and technology creation. These costs would generally be paid for by a similar amount of revenues from new fees and penalties paid by entities subject to the increased oversight.

2012. (25-0035) EXEMPTS CERTAIN HOMEOWNERS AGED 60 OR OLDER FROM PROPERTY TAXES. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. - Reduces local property tax revenues by exempting a principal residence from property taxes if the homeowner, or the homeowner’s spouse: (1) is 60 years of age or older; and (2) has occupied the home as a principal residence for five consecutive years or has lived in California for at least 10 years. Exemption terminates if property no longer qualifies as a principal residence. After five years, homeowners must certify their continued eligibility to maintain exemption. Exemption does not apply to voter-approved special taxes, assessments, or bonds. Legislative Analyst: Many homeowners ages 60 or older would pay lower property taxes. This would reduce revenue for local governments and schools by $12 to $20 billion per year. These losses would grow over time.

2013. (25-0036A1) CHILD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) PRODUCTS, INCLUDING CHATBOTS. - Requires providers of AI systems to:

  • utilize technology to estimate user’s age;

  • annually assess child-safety risks and publish policy explaining risks and mitigation efforts;

  • create controls to assist parents in limiting minor access to AI systems;

  • take reasonable steps to prevent AI systems from generating harmful, risky, or manipulative content for minors; and

  • submit to annual independent safety audits and report findings to Attorney General.

Prohibits AI providers from targeting advertising to minors or selling a minor’s personal data without parental consent. Authorizes Attorney General enforcement and civil penalties. Legislative Analyst: Increased state regulatory and enforcement costs likely range from millions to tens of millions annually to implement and enforce the measure’s child safety-related regulatory and enforcement requirements.

2014. (25-0037A1) - LIMITS ABILITY OF VOTERS TO ENACT ONE-TIME OR TEMPORARY STATE TAXES TO RAISE REVENUES FOR STATE SERVICES. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. = Limits voters’ ability to approve one-time or temporary state taxes that are (1) imposed for three years or less, or (2) authorized to be collected or paid across six years or less, by raising the vote approval threshold requirement for such ballot measures from a simple majority (over 50%) to two-thirds vote. Applies to statewide initiatives submitted to voters on or after January 1, 2026, including initiatives that appear on the same ballot as this measure. Legislative Analyst : Some chance that state revenues will be lower in the future.​​​​​​​

2015. (25-0038A1) - REQUIRES NEW STATE TAXES BE SUBJECT TO EXISTING VOTER-APPROVED SCHOOL FUNDING REQUIREMENT AND STATE SPENDING LIMIT. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. - Current law requires (1) a portion of state revenues be allocated to K-12 schools and community colleges and (2) any state tax revenues collected in excess of specified limit be allocated to schools, budget reserves, or refunded to taxpayers. This measure would prohibit new state taxes that exclude their revenues from these requirements. Applies to taxes that are enacted or take effect on or after January 1, 2026, including taxes that appear on the same ballot as this measure. Legislative Analyst: Possible increase in spending on schools and community colleges, depending on decisions by the Legislature and voters.

2016. (25-0039A1) - REDEFINES RESIDENCY FOR STATE TAXATION PURPOSES AND LIMITS TAXATION OF NON-RESIDENTS AND PART-TIME RESIDENTS. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. - Redefines “resident,” “part-time resident,” and “non-resident” for state taxation purposes based on (1) the number of days per year an individual is in California, and (2) whether they possess state-issued identification and voter registration in California. “Residents” pay all applicable state taxes, including one-time or net-worth taxes. “Non-residents” and “part-time residents” pay state taxes on California income but are exempt from one-time and net-worth taxes. “Part-time residents” also pay state tax on a portion of non-California income over $2 million. Legislative Analyst: Change unknown.

2019. (26-0001) - CHANGES BALLOT INITIATIVE PROCEDURES AND ELECTIONS. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT - Allows voting on ballot initiatives at any statewide election, instead of only at the November General Election. Creates new election for initiatives in April of odd-numbered years. Reduces number of signatures required to qualify a proposed ballot initiative (for statutory amendments: from 5% to 3.5% of voters from last gubernatorial election; for constitutional amendments, from 8% to 6%). Imposes new 5% tax on taxable income over $10 million to fund statewide elections and additional compensation to government employees with initiative-related duties. Legislative Analyst: Increased state revenue of several billions each year to pay for increased state and local elections activities and costs. Likely ongoing reduction in state General Fund revenues each year of a few billion dollars from changes in behavior of people with annual income exceeding $10 million in response to taxes levied by the measure for elections. - Do NOT sign! Originally titled "Yesterday's Voters Only Needed New Empowerment (YVONNE) Act" - Do NOT sign!

2020. (26-0002) - CHANGES BALLOT INITIATIVE PROCEDURES AND ELECTIONS. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT - Current law allows voters to propose constitutional amendments, but not constitutional revisions by ballot initiative. Currently, only the Legislature can propose constitutional revisions. This measure:

  • allows voters to refer proposed constitutional revisions directly to the Legislature by initiative, and requires the Legislature to take certain actions in response;

  • permits the initiative’s proponent to participate in the legislative process for the proposed constitutional revision;

  • allows initiatives to propose enhanced compensation for legislators considering the initiative.

Legislative Analyst: Substantial net changes in state and local finances.- Do NOT sign! - Originally titled "Yesterday's Voters Obviously Needed Next-Level Enfranchisement Too Act (YVONNE Too Act)" - Do NOT sign!

2021. (26-0003) - CREATES CALIFORNIA STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION BOARD TO CHANGE NUMEROUS ASPECTS OF STATE LAW AND GOVERNMENT. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. - Creates California Strategic Implementation Board, comprised of state elected officials who each may receive up to $26 million annually (paid from “Sovereign Transition Fund” with revenue generated from state’s “innovation sectors”). Requires Board to propose a constitutional revision on April 2027 ballot that would, among other things: create constitutional rights to cognitive liberty, psilocybin, and paranoia; create social-services shelters called “Yvonne” sanctuaries; abolish the death penalty; allow non-California residents to cast advisory votes in California elections; provide personalized AI tutors to students; and prohibit tobacco sales to individuals born after January 1, 2010. Legislative Analyst: Substantial net changes in state and local finances. - Do NOT sign! –Originally titled "Yesterday’s Voters Overtly Needed Nonstop Efficacy To Have Real Emerging Epiphanies Act (YVONNE Three Act)” - Do NOT sign!

Received 25% of required Signatures:

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Pending Raw Count of Signatures

Contact County Registrar of Voters to volunteer to help count - The county elections officials must randomly sample signatures to ensure petitions were signed by registered voters.

2003. (25-0027A1) PROHIBITS NEW STATE LAWS THAT INTERFERE WITH RIGHT TO CONTRACT WITH AN ATTORNEY. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibit new state laws that deny or interfere with a person’s ability to contract with an attorney of their choice. States that another measure that would limit attorney contingency-fee contracts shall be deemed to conflict with this measure. Applies only to laws enacted on or after January 1, 2026; does not limit courts’ existing authority to regulate the practice of law or to prohibit illegal or excessive financial arrangements with attorneys. Legislative Analyst: No direct costs

2004. (25-0028A1) EXPANDS RIDESHARE COMPANIES’ LIABILITY FOR PASSENGER INJURIES. Classifies rideshare companies as “common carriers” under California law (like taxis, buses, and trains), requiring those companies to exercise a heightened standard of care to avoid harm to passengers. Makes rideshare companies legally responsible for injuries to passengers or the public caused by a rideshare driver’s negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct, regardless of whether the driver is an independent contractor. Voids any contract between a rideshare company and a passenger or independent contractor that purports to waive any of these rights or obligations. Legislative Analyst: Increased court costs ranging from millions to low tens of millions annually to process increased civil case workload. Increased costs to CPUC in the low millions annually to develop, implement, and enforce new regulations, to be covered by fees paid by rideshare companies.

2007. (25-0030A1) REQUIRES STATE RESPONSE IF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES UNLAWFULLY RETAINS OFFICE BEYOND TWO-TERM LIMIT. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Requires the State to sue to prevent a President of the United States from remaining in office after two terms in violation of the Twenty-Second Amendment (“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice . . . .”). If a court decides that the President has unlawfully remained in office:

  • the State of California must stop recognizing the individual as President;

  • the Attorney General must take lawful steps to arrest and prosecute the individual; and

  • the Legislature must enact laws disqualifying the individual from future state office.

Legislative Analyst: Potential increase in one-time costs, not likely to exceed the low millions, to address violations of the 22nd Amendment, in years in which such violations are attempted. State costs to create protections for state employees, veterans, and servicemembers who refuse unconstitutional orders. These costs would depend on what protections are adopted.

Signature Count being Validated:

Contact County Registrar of Voters to volunteer to help count - Must pass Random Check first. If the sample result indicates that valid signatures represent between 95% and 110% of required number, the county elections officials must verify every signature on the petition.

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Propositions on November Ballot

Seniors: If you are over 65, file with your local school district to waive locally passed property tax for schools (state-wide school taxes cannot be waved).   See your property tax bill to see if your school district offers a local exclusion to seniors.

School Bonds do not fall under the Prop 13 taxing authority 67% to pass.  Instead, they only need 55% to pass

Data Source: Initiative and Referendum Qualification Status :: California Secretary of State - The TVR does not take positions directly, but the Board agreed to pass along what conservatives are saying about these propositions appearing on your ballot.

  • ACGOP = Alameda County Republican Central Committee

  • CAGOP = California Republican Party (Initiatives Committee)

  • HB = Harry Briley, Source of this commentary, Legislative Watch Team