This bill modernizes California’s petition process by allowing voters to electronically sign initiatives, referendums, and recall petitions through a secure system created by the Secretary of State. AB 459 will supplement traditional signature gathering, making it easier and more affordable for citizens to participate in direct democracy. By removing outdated…
This bill protects California communities by halting the construction of dangerous battery storage sites until proper safety standards are in place. AB 434 enacts a two-year moratorium on new battery site permits, requires the State Fire Marshal to create minimum safety standards, and restores local control over site approval. After…
This bill protects California consumers by blocking foreign governments from accessing their sensitive personal information. AB 364 prohibits businesses from storing healthcare, financial, or geolocation data in the custody of foreign governments or their affiliates. The bill also requires companies to disclose if personal data is being stored outside the…
“We can and must balance the budget without tax hikes and cuts in important services,” DeMaio pledges. To achieve that goal, this measure would lead to a responsible consensus by requiring a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Legislature to pass the budget — or impose or increase taxes…
This measure limits the ability of politicians to raise taxes — and prohibits them from imposing a new Mileage Tax, Exit Tax, or Wealth Tax — or increasing Gas or Car Taxes. The measure also restores a two-thirds vote requirement on local special tax increases and requires honest ballot titles…