California Pandemic Early Detection and Prevention Institute Initiative (2024)
Petition Summary
Provides Funding for Pandemic Detection and Prevention by Increasing Tax on Personal Income Over $5 Million. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
Increases tax on personal income over $5 million by 0.75% for 10 years, and allocates new tax revenues as follows: 50% to the California Institute for Pandemic Prevention (established by this measure), to award grants for research and development of technologies to detect and prevent future pandemics; 25% for public health programs for pandemic preparedness; and 25% for improvements to school facilities to limit disease transmission. Creates Independent Scientific Governing Board to administer the Institute; requires board members have specified medical, technological, or public-health expertise
Increased state tax revenues that likely would range from around $500 million to $1.5 billion annually for the ten-year period the new tax would be in effect. Revenues entirely would support activities related to infectious disease control and pandemic prevention.
Fiscal Impact
| Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions | Cash Expenditures | Total Expenditures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | $22,250,000.00 | $7,585.00 | $22,257,585.00 | $22,278,557.98 | $22,286,142.98 |
| Oppose | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Committees in support of California Pandemic Early Detection and Prevention Institute Initiative (2024) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions | Cash Expenditures | Total Expenditures |
| Californians Against Pandemics | $22,250,000.00 | $7,585.00 | $22,257,585.00 | $22,278,557.98 | $22,286,142.98 |
| Total | $22,250,000.00 | $7,585.00 | $22,257,585.00 | $22,278,557.98 | $22,286,142.98 |
| Donor | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarding Against Pandemics | $12,000,000.00 | $7,585.00 | $12,007,585.00 |
| Open Philanthropy Action Fund | $10,250,000.00 | $0.00 | $10,250,000.00 |
California $18 Minimum Wage Initiative (2024)
Petition Summary
Existing law requires annual increases to California’s minimum wage until it has reached $15.00 per hour for all businesses on January 1, 2023. This measure extends these annual increases ($1.00 per year) until minimum wage—currently, $15.00 per hour for businesses with 26 or more employees, and $14.00 per hour for smaller businesses—reaches $18.00 per hour. Thereafter, as existing law requires, the minimum wage will annually adjust for inflation. In periods of decreased economic activity, or General Fund deficit, the Governor may suspend annual increase up to two times, thereby extending timeline for reaching $18.00 per hour.
Unclear change in annual state and local tax revenues, likely between a loss of a couple billion dollars and a gain of a few hundred million dollars. Increase in annual state and local government costs likely between half a billion dollars and a few billion dollars.
Fiscal impact
| Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions | Cash Expenditures | Total Expenditures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | $10,005,602.00 | $875,000.00 | $10,880,602.00 | $10,130,859.76 | $11,005,859.76 |
| Oppose | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Committees in support of California $18 Minimum Wage Initiative (2024) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions | Cash Expenditures | Total Expenditures |
| Working Hero Action for the Living Wage Act | $10,005,602.00 | $875,000.00 | $10,880,602.00 | $10,130,859.76 | $11,005,859.76 |
| Total | $10,005,602.00 | $875,000.00 | $10,880,602.00 | $10,130,859.76 | $11,005,859.76 |
| Donor | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph N. Sanberg | $10,000,000.00 | $875,000.00 | $10,875,000.00 |
California Employee Civil Action Law and PAGA Repeal Initiative (2024)
Petition summary Eliminates Employees’ Ability to File Lawsuits for Monetary Penalties for State Labor-law Violations. Initiative Statute.
Lawsuits for Monetary Repeals 2004 law allowing employees to file lawsuits on behalf of themselves and other employees against employers to recover monetary penalties for certain state labor-law violations. Labor Commissioner retains authority to enforce labor laws and impose penalties. Eliminates Labor Commissioner’s authority to contract with private organizations or attorneys to assist with enforcement. Requires Legislature to provide funding of unspecified amount for Labor Commissioner enforcement. Requires Labor Commissioner to provide pre-enforcement advice; allows employers to correct identified labor-law violations without penalties. Authorizes increased penalties for willful violations.
Fiscal impact
Campaign finance
See also: Campaign finance requirements for California ballot measuresThe campaign finance information on this page reflects the most recently scheduled reports processed by Ballotpedia, which covered through January 31, 2022. The deadline for the next scheduled reports is May 1, 2023.
Californians for Fair Pay and Employer Accountability, a political action committee, was registered to support the ballot initiative. The PAC has raised over $10.6 million.[7]
| Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions | Cash Expenditures | Total Expenditures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | $10,560,611.41 | $14,068.95 | $10,574,680.36 | $10,615,302.15 | $10,629,371.10 |
| Oppose | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Support
California Employee Civil Action Law and PAGA Repeal Initiative (2024
| Committees in support of California Employee Civil Action Law and PAGA Repeal Initiative (2024) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions | Cash Expenditures | Total Expenditures |
| Californians for Fair Pay and Employer Accountability | $10,560,611.41 | $14,068.95 | $10,574,680.36 | $10,615,302.15 | $10,629,371.10 |
| Total | $10,560,611.41 | $14,068.95 | $10,574,680.36 | $10,615,302.15 | $10,629,371.10 |
Donors
The following were the top donors to the committee:[7]
| Donor | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| California New Car Dealers Association Issues PAC | $1,595,500.00 | $0.00 | $1,595,500.00 |
| Western Growers Service Corp | $1,120,000.00 | $0.00 | $1,120,000.00 |
| California Business PAC | $795,000.00 | $12,536.00 | $807,536.00 |
| California Restaurant Association Issues PAC | $654,272.42 | $1,532.95 | $655,805.37 |
| Newport Lexus | $304,000.00 | $0.00 | $304,000.00 |
Ballot title
The ballot title is as follows:[3]
| “ | Limits Ability of Voters and State and Local Governments to Raise Revenues for Government Services. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.[4] | ” |
Petition summary
The summary provided for inclusion on signature petition sheets is as follows:[3]
| “ | For new or increased state taxes currently enacted by two-thirds vote of Legislature, also requires statewide election and majority voter approval. Limits voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by raising vote requirement to two-thirds. Eliminates voters’ ability to advise how to spend revenues from proposed general tax on same ballot as the proposed tax. Expands definition of ‘taxes’ to include certain regulatory fees, broadening application of tax approval requirements. Requires Legislature or local governing body set certain other fees.[4] | ” |
Fiscal impact
The fiscal impact statement is as follows:[3]
| “ | Lower annual state and local revenues, potentially substantially lower, depending on future actions of the Legislature, local governing bodies, voters, and the courts.[4] | ” |
Text of measure
Ballot title
The official ballot title is as follows:[3]
| “ | Referendum challenging 2022 law authorizing creation of council to set minimum wage and working standards for fast-food workers.[7] | ” |
Petition summary
The summary provided for inclusion on signature petition sheets is as follows:[3]
| “ | If the required number of registered voters sign this petition and it is timely filed, a 2022 law will not take effect unless approved at the next statewide general or special election after November 8, 2022. The challenged law:• Authorizes creation of Fast Food Council (upon submission of 10,000 fast-food worker signatures) to set working standards and minimum wage (up to $22/hour in 2023, with capped annual increases) at fast-food restaurants with 100+ nationwide locations;• Prohibits retaliation against fast-food workers for making certain workplace complaints.[7] | ” |
Campaign finance
The campaign finance information on this page reflects the most recently scheduled reports processed by Ballotpedia, which covered through December 31, 2022. The deadline for the next scheduled reports is May 1, 2023.See also: Campaign finance requirements for California ballot measures
There is one committee registered to sponsor the referendum—Save Local Restaurants. The committee reported over $21.1 million in contributions.[9]
| Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions | Cash Expenditures | Total Expenditures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Oppose | $21,042,637.91 | $14,440.50 | $21,057,078.41 | $20,858,651.13 | $20,873,091.63 |
Referendum sponsor committee
The following table includes contribution and expenditure totals for the committee sponsoring the referendum.[9]
| Committees in opposition to California Fast Food Restaurant Minimum Wage and Labor Regulations Referendum (2024) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions | Cash Expenditures | Total Expenditures |
| Save Local Restaurants | $21,042,637.91 | $14,440.50 | $21,057,078.41 | $20,858,651.13 | $20,873,091.63 |
| Total | $21,042,637.91 | $14,440.50 | $21,057,078.41 | $20,858,651.13 | $20,873,091.63 |
Donors
The following table shows the top donors to the committee sponsoring the referendum.[9]
| Donor | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | $2,750,000.00 | $0.00 | $2,750,000.00 |
| In-N-Out Burgers | $2,750,000.00 | $0.00 | $2,750,000.00 |
| Starbucks | $2,000,000.00 | $0.00 | $2,000,000.00 |
| Yum! Brands | $1,500,000.00 | $0.00 | $1,500,000.00 |
| McDonalds | $1,054,934.00 | $14,440.50 | $1,069,374.50 |
Text of measure
Ballot title
The official ballot title is as follows:[2]
| “ | Referendum challenging 2022 law prohibiting new oil and gas wells near homes, schools, and hospitals.[7] | ” |
Petition summary
The summary provided for inclusion on signature petition sheets is as follows:[2]
| “ | If the required number of registered voters sign this petition and it is timely filed, a 2022 law will not take effect unless approved at the next statewide general or special election after November 8, 2022. The challenged law: Prohibits most new or modified oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of specified locations, including housing, schools, daycares, parks, healthcare facilities, community resource centers, detention facilities, and businesses open to the public.Requires existing wells in these areas to meet specified health, safety, and environmental requirements by January 1, 2025.[7] | ” |
Campaign finance
The campaign finance information on this page reflects the most recently scheduled reports processed by Ballotpedia, which covered through January 31, 2023. The deadline for the next scheduled reports is May 1, 2023.See also: Campaign finance requirements for California ballot measures
There is one ballot measure committee, Stop the Energy Shutdown, registered to sponsor the veto referendum. The committee reported over $20 million in contributions.[6]
Sponsors of the veto referendum
The following table includes contribution and expenditure totals for the committee sponsoring the veto referendum.[6]
| Committees in opposition to California Oil and Gas Well Regulations Referendum (2024) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions | Cash Expenditures | Total Expenditures |
| Stop the Energy Shutdown | $20,128,139.00 | $0.00 | $20,128,139.00 | $20,042,736.33 | $20,042,736.33 |
| Total | $20,128,139.00 | $0.00 | $20,128,139.00 | $20,042,736.33 | $20,042,736.33 |
Donors
The following table shows the top donors to the committee.[6]
| Donor | Cash Contributions | In-Kind Contributions | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC | $4,500,000.00 | $0.00 | $4,500,000.00 |
| Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. | $3,200,000.00 | $0.00 | $3,200,000.00 |
| E & B Natural Resources Management Corp. | $2,950,000.00 | $0.00 | $2,950,000.00 |
| Macpherson Oil Company LLC | $1,486,000.00 | $0.00 | $1,486,000.00 |
| California Independent Petroleum Association | $1,000,000.00 | $0.00 | $1,000,000.00 |
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