Bond Measure    
SB 1856 (Chapter 697, 2002). Costa.

Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century.*

*Note: The Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century was originally scheduled to appear on the November 2, 2004, General Election ballot. However, subsequent legislation (Senate Bill 1169, Chapter 71, Statutes of 2004) provides for the submission of this Act to the voters on the November 7, 2006, General Election ballot instead.

1066. (SA04RF0028)

State Legislature. Length of Session. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 10/06/04 Circulation Deadline: 03/07/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponent: Edward J. "Ted" Costa (916) 482-6175

Provides that State Legislature shall convene regular session on first Monday in December of even-numbered years solely to organize; shall reconvene on first business day of January each year; shall not meet in regular session after June 30 of each year; and shall not meet for total of more than 90 days during any two-year session. Legislature may reconvene for additional 15 days to reconsider vetoed bills. Prohibits committee meetings and hearings except when Legislature meets. Limits reimbursement of members for travel and living expenses to actual days attending session. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would have the following major fiscal impact: Unknown impact on legislative expenses, with potential savings of millions of dollars for each two-year session. Actual fiscal impact would depend on future actions of the Legislature and the Governor.

1067. (SA04RF0030, Amdt. #1-S) [REVISED]

Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Waiting Period and Parental Notification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 11/15/04 Circulation Deadline: 04/14/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponents: Paul E. Laubacher and Barbara R. Laubacher (916) 381-5222

Amends California Constitution to bar abortion on unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor's parent/legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver. Permits judicial waiver of notice based on clear and convincing evidence of minor's maturity or minor's best interests. Physician must report abortions performed on minors and State shall compile statistics. Authorizes monetary damages for violation. Minor must consent to abortion unless mentally incapable or in medical emergency. Permits judicial relief if minor's consent to abortion is coerced. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: The net costs of this measure to Medi-Cal and other programs are unknown, but are probably not significant in the context of the total expenditures for these programs.

1068. (SA04RF0031)

Redistricting. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 11/30/04 Circulation Deadline: 04/29/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponent: Edward J. "Ted" Costa (916) 482-6175

Amends state constitutional provisions governing redistricting of California's Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts. Requires panel of three retired judges, selected by legislative leaders, to adopt new redistricting plan if this measure passes and again after each national census. Panel must consider legislative and voter proposals and hold public hearings. Redistricting plan effective upon unanimous adoption by judges' panel and filing with Secretary of State. If plan subsequently disapproved by voters, process repeats. Specifies time for judicial review of adopted redistricting plan; if plan fails to conform to requirements, court may order new plan. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: One-time state redistricting costs, probably totaling a few million dollars, with comparable savings for each redistricting effort after 2010 (once every ten years). These costs and savings would be accommodated within the Legislature's existing spending limit.

1069. (SA04RF0032)

Vote Requirement for Fees/Charges. State and Local Appropriation Limits. School Funding. State Mandates. Bonds. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 12/22/04 Circulation Deadline: 05/23/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponents: John Campbell, Jon Coupal, Larry McCarthy (916) 443-6703

Requires certain state fees/charges be enacted by two-thirds vote of Legislature, not by current majority vote. Requires certain local fees/charges be approved by two-thirds of electorate; currently no vote required. Amends state and local appropriation limits. Provides procedure if state exceeds appropriation limit. Repeals Proposition 98 revenue transfers above appropriation limit to community college and school districts. Allocates General Fund revenue above appropriation limit to specific funds/purposes. Specifies requirements for reimbursement of local government mandates. Restricts state bond issuances. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Potential substantial reduction in state spending beginning in 2006-07. State spending restrained below current-law levels in future years. Potential reduction in certain state and local revenues.

1070. (SA04RF0033)

Public Schools. Restrictions on Sex-Related Instruction. Initiative Statute.
Summary Date: 01/04/05 Circulation Deadline: 06/03/05 Signatures Required: 373,816

Proponent: Tony Andrade (916) 230-2123

Prohibits public elementary school instruction on specified sex-related subjects. Requires daily advance written parental notification and approval for every day of such instruction in grades 7 through 12. Exceptions for students 18 years of age, for federally approved disease-prevention instruction and student requests for confidential counseling with school psychologist or peace officer. Specifies content and format of notice, including parents' rights, description of information to be taught and materials or sources to be used. Provides school district liability of $5,000 per violation plus attorney's fees and court costs. Summary of estimate by the Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Additional costs to school districts from parent notification regarding sex education topics, potentially in the low millions of dollars annually.

1071. (SA04RF0034)

Waiting Period and Parental Notification Prior to Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 01/19/05 Circulation Deadline: 06/20/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponents: Kristen Edwards and Rosemarie Avila, c/o Mark Bucher, Esq. (714) 573-2201

Amends California Constitution's right to privacy by prohibiting an abortion on an unemancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies minor's parent or legal guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver of notice. Permits judicial waiver of notice based on clear and convincing evidence that minor is sufficiently mature and well-informed to decide whether to have an abortion or that parental notification is not in the minor's best interests. Authorizes parent or guardian to obtain actual damages, or statutory damages of $10,000, for violation. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: The net costs of this measure to Medi-Cal and other programs are unknown, but are probably not significant in the context of the total expenditures for these programs.

1072. (SA04RF0037, Amdt. #1-NS)

Reapportionment. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 02/03/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/05/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponents: Edward J. (Ted) Costa, Dr. Arthur Laffer, Major General Sidney S. Novaresi (USAF) Ret., Jimmie Johnson (916) 482-6175

Amends state Constitution’s process for redistricting California’s Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts. Requires three-member panel of retired judges, selected by legislative leaders, to adopt new redistricting plan if measure passes and again after each national census. Panel must consider legislative, public proposals/comments and hold public hearings. Redistricting plan becomes effective immediately when adopted by judges’ panel and filed with Secretary of State. If voters subsequently reject redistricting plan, process repeats. Specifies time for judicial review of adopted redistricting plan; if plan fails to conform to requirements, court may order new plan. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would have the following major fiscal impact: One-time state redistricting costs, probably totaling a few million dollars. Comparable savings for each redistricting effort after 2010 (once every ten years).

1073. (SA04RF0035)

Economic Development Banks. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 02/07/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/07/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponent: David K. Johnson

Authorizes creation of private companies as Economic Development Banks owned by natural-born U.S. citizens. Authorizes Banks to accept time deposits only, finance and invest in California economic development, and assist specified business, social and racial groups. Allows California residents to open tax-free, individual Bank accounts. Bars California government from limiting Bank investments or imposing assessments or zoning restrictions. Allows Banks to condemn land for specified purposes. Prohibits businesses from closing or shifting production from designated facilities. Limits state and local governments' regulation of American companies, American-made products or “big box enterprises.” Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Reduced bank-related state income tax revenues potentially totaling in the tens of millions of dollars annually. This revenue loss could be partially offset by increased state and local tax revenues from new economic activity.

1074. (SA04RF0036)

California Petroleum Commission. Initiative Statute.
Summary Date: 02/07/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/07/05 Signatures Required: 373,816

Proponent: Celes King, IV

Creates seven member Commission to regulate privately owned petroleum companies, whether publicly traded or privately held. Three commissioners appointed by Governor; remainder elected. Commission shall: establish maximum rates for petroleum fuels sold in California; license petroleum producers/facilities; set license fee; determine need for additional facilities and may order their construction as condition of license renewal; determine whether petroleum facilities may be abandoned/sold; limits cumulative profits of producers/facilities to 5% above costs; promote use of petroleum alternatives; provide consumer complaint forum; adopt regulations; establish/collect civil penalties; refer criminal violations to district attorney. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure could potentially result in annual state costs of up to $40 million for regulatory, planning and other activities of the Commission, partially offset by fee revenues; its net fiscal impact is unknown, but could result in reductions in state and local revenues to the extent that petroleum price regulation results in decreases in profits and possibly petroleum availability, investment and economic activity generally. These reductions would be potentially offset, to an unknown extent, by revenue increases resulting from increased economic activity generated by lower retail petroleum prices to consumers.

1075. (SA04RF0038)

Car Dealers. Buyers' Right To Cancel Purchase. Seller Disclosures. Initiative Statute.
Summary Date: 02/18/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/18/05 Signatures Required: 373,816

Proponents: Roberta B. Johansen and James C. Harrison (510) 346-6200

Allows buyer of used automobile to return automobile to dealer, cancel purchase within three business days and receive full refund, less reasonable mileage offset. Requires that dealers disclose credit scores. Limits dealer loan fees to $150; prohibits dealers from accepting additional compensation from certain lenders. Requires dealers to disclose monthly cost of financing optional items. Prohibits advertising or selling used vehicles as "certified," except in limited circumstances. Prohibits sale of vehicles failing smog standards. Increases discretionary penalties in warranty or advertising lawsuit filed by or for members of military. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would have the following major fiscal effect: Various possible impacts on state and local government revenues resulting from changes in the financing of vehicle sales. The net fiscal impact of these changes is unknown.

1076. (SA05RF0001)

Public Service Contracts With Private Parties. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 02/23/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/25/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponents: Tony Strickland and Shawn Steel (877) 449-2700

Authorizes governmental entities, including cities, counties, school districts and regional agencies, to contract with private entities and individuals for public services, except police and fire protection, if the governing body determines, in its sole discretion, that the public interest would be better served by contracting with the private sector. Allows the continuance of existing private contracts for police and fire protection services. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Unknown fiscal effect, with potential net savings to state and local governments due to increased options for providing public services.

1077. (SA05RF0002)

State Government Reorganization Plans. Legislative Vote Requirement. Initiative Statute.
Summary Date: 02/23/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/25/05 Signatures Required: 373,816

Proponent: Joel Fox (916) 325-0170

Amends state law to require a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Legislature, rather than the current requirement of a simple majority vote in either house, in order for the Legislature to reject a state government reorganization plan proposed by the Governor. Makes related findings and declarations. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would have the following major fiscal impact: Unknown impact on state administrative costs. Fiscal impact would depend on future reorganization plans submitted by the Governor and on the actions of future Legislatures.

1078. (SA05RF0003)

District Boundary Changes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 02/25/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/25/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponent: Robert W. Harris (916) 449-6190

Amends State Constitution's redistricting process. Four-member panel of retired judges, selected by legislative leaders, will adjust boundaries of Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts; Legislature will adjust Congressional district boundaries. Panel to adopt redistricting plan when measure passes and again after each national census. Panel must consider legislative and public proposals/comments and hold public hearings. If panel unanimously approves redistricting plan, it becomes effective immediately when filed with Secretary of State; if panel fails to unanimously approve redistricting plan, Legislature adjusts Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would have the following major fiscal impact: One-time state redistricting costs, probably totaling a few million dollars.

1079. (SA05RF0004)

Changing District Boundaries. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 02/25/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/25/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponent: Robert W. Harris (916) 449-6190

Amends State Constitution's redistricting process. Three-member panel of retired judges, selected by legislative leaders, will adjust boundaries of Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts; Legislature will adjust Congressional district boundaries. Panel to adopt redistricting plan when measure passes and again after each national census. Panel must consider legislative and public proposals/comments and hold public hearings. Panel's redistricting plan subject to voter approval. If panel fails to unanimously approve proposed redistricting plan, or if voters reject plan, the Legislature adjusts Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would have the following major fiscal impact: One-time state redistricting costs, probably totaling a few million dollars.

1080. (SA05RF0005)

Reapportioning District Boundaries. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 02/25/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/25/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponent: Robert W. Harris (916) 449-6190

Amends State Constitution's redistricting process. Four-member panel of retired judges, selected by legislative leaders, will adjust boundaries of Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts; Legislature will adjust Congressional district boundaries. Panel to adopt redistricting plan when measure passes and again after each national census. Panel must consider legislative and public proposals/comments and hold public hearings. Panel's redistricting plan subject to voter approval. If panel fails to unanimously approve proposed redistricting plan, or if voters reject plan, the Legislature adjusts Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization districts. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would have the following major fiscal impact: One-time state redistricting costs, probably totaling a few million dollars.

1081. (SA05RF0006)

Reapportionment of Districts. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary Date: 02/25/05 Circulation Deadline: 07/25/05 Signatures Required: 598,105

Proponent: Robert W. Harris (916) 449-6190

Amends State Constitution's process for redistricting California's Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts. After each national census, the Legislature shall appoint a bipartisan advisory committee composed of non-State legislators, with equal representation from the State's two largest political parties, to produce a redistricting plan for consideration and deliberation by the Legislature. Specifies the criteria that shall be used for drawing district boundaries. Summary of estimate by Legislative analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: The measure would likely have no significant fiscal impact.

The list below reflects those proposed measures that have been submitted to the Attorney General for preparation of the title and summary that will appear on the initiative petitions. This process takes approximately 60 days; however, if amendments are submitted by the proponent the time period is lengthened. When the official summary is complete, the Attorney General forwards it to the proponent and to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State then provides calendar deadlines to the proponent and to the county elections officials.