Welcome to Mad Props, a ballot guide that won't make you go insane.
Repeals 1988 ban on public campaign financing; allows state and local governments to offer public funding programs.
ElectionsEstablishes protections for charitable organization assets and donor intent.
NonprofitsRaises vote threshold for local special taxes from 50% to two-thirds and overturns non-compliant property taxes.
TaxesOne-time 5% tax on assets over $1B; 90% to healthcare, 10% to food/education programs.
TaxesCaps hospital/medical executive compensation at $450,000 annually with penalties for violations.
HealthcareEstablishes safety regulations for AI companion and chatbot applications.
TechnologyRequires AI risk assessments for products used by children; bans student smartphones at school.
TechnologyExpedites CEQA review for housing, transportation, water, and clean energy projects with lawsuit limits.
EnvironmentLimits healthcare union political spending on ballot measures without member consent; imposes penalties.
LaborAuthorizes $8.4B in bonds for immunology/immunotherapy research; half for cancer, heart, Alzheimer's.
HealthcareRequires government ID at polls, ID number for mail voting, and annual citizenship verification reporting.
ElectionsPlaces Calexit question on 2028 ballot; if 50%+ turnout and 55%+ yes, expresses will to become independent.
GovernmentHolds rideshare companies liable for sexual misconduct; requires fingerprinting and incident reporting.
TransportationEliminates successor elections in recalls; Lt. Governor becomes Governor if Governor recalled; office otherwise stays vacant.
ElectionsRequires initiatives raising voter thresholds to pass by that same threshold; allows advisory questions on local ballots.
ElectionsClassifies rideshare as common carriers; holds companies liable for driver negligence.
TransportationMandates CA sue and refuse to recognize a president who violates 22nd Amendment term limits.
GovernmentReinstates pre-Prop 19 property tax exemptions for family transfers including inherited homes.
TaxesCaps attorney contingency fees so victims retain 75%+ of recovery; limits medical expense claims.
LegalAuthorizes $25B in bonds for fixed-rate mortgages covering up to 17% of new home purchase prices.
Housing