Measures Appearing on the November 2026 Statewide Ballot

The following measures will be placed before the voters of the State of California on the November 3, 2026 statewide ballot, according to the Secretary of State’s website. These measures include those placed on the ballot by the Legislature as well as by voter initiative. In addition, I listed the measures that almost made the ballot, either by the Legislature or by citizen initiative:

Placed on the Ballot by the Legislature (5):

• SCA 1 (Newman) Elections: recall of state officers. (Res. Ch. 204, 2024)
• SB 42 (Umberg) Political Reform Act of 1974: public campaign financing: California Fair Elections Act of 2026. (Ch. 245, 2025) 
• ACA 20 (Gabriel) Save for California’s Future Act. (Res. Ch. 130, 2026)
• ACA 22 (Wicks) Local taxes: limitation. (Res. Ch. 132, 2026)
• SB 417 (Limón) The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 (Ch. 16, 2026)

Placed on the Ballot by Voters (9):

2001. (25-0024A1) Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Individuals and Trusts. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

1984. (25-0007A1) Establishes Additional Voter Identification and Citizenship Verification Requirements. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

1986. (25-0008A1) Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% of Revenue on Program Services. Initiative Statute.

1990. (25-0013A1) Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New homes. Initiative Statute.

1993. (25-0016) Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Healthcare by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

2000. (25-0023A1) Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute.

2006. (25-0026A1) Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Research. Initiative Statute.

2017. (25-0040A1) Requires Audits of Programs Funded by New State Special Taxes. Prohibits New State Taxes That Are Excluded from Existing Voter-Approved State Spending Limit. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

2018. (25-0041A1) Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

Withdrawn by the Proponent After Qualification (5):

1999. (25-0022A1) Limits Automobile Accident Victims’ Recovery of Medical Expenses and Fees Their Attorneys May Receive. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. – off ballot due to SB 623

2005. (25-0029A1) Expands Liability and Imposes Duties on Rideshare Companies Regarding Sexual Misconduct. Initiative Statute. – off ballot due to SB 623

1998. (25-0021A1) Restricts Political Spending by Health Care Unions. Initiative Statute.

1985. (25-0009A1) Limits Compensation for Health Care Executives, Managers, and Administrators. Initiative Statute.

1983. (25-0006A1) Limits Ability of Voters to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.