Initiative and referendum measures: title and summary.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill sets new rules for the appearance of initiative and referendum petitions, requiring bold‑face listings of top contributors, endorsement sections, and standardized titles. It also creates a $2,000 filing fee, a public‑review process, and detailed requirements for the ballot title, summary, fiscal analysis, and voter‑information guide. These changes aim to increase transparency and consistency for measures that go before California voters.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 2. Page 3971.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 21, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026
• Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Hearing
  Elections and Constitutional Amendments · Apr 21, 2026
• Elections and Constitutional Amendments
  Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
5. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 2. Page 3971.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
7. Apr 9, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
8. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
9. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
10. Feb 19, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Niello · sponsor
• Allen
• Umberg

Bill text

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