This page contains a list of proposed initiative and referendum measures that during the last 60 days have been withdrawn by proponents or have failed to gather the required number of signatures during the circulation period.
1979. (25-0003)
INCREASES ETHNIC STUDIES REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Summary Date: 05/30/25 | Circulation Deadline: 11/26/25 | Signatures Required: 546,651
Failed 12/11/2025
Proponent(s): Emeka Ogbatue
Under current law, undergraduate students at the California State University (CSU) must complete one three-unit ethnic studies course to graduate. This measure would change CSU’s graduation requirements to require, beginning in the 2030-2031 academic year: (1) undergraduate students to complete two ethnic studies courses (one three-unit lower division course and one three-unit upper division course); and (2) graduate students to complete one three-unit ethnic studies course. Prohibits the Legislature from reducing the number of required courses for graduation or altering required course curriculum. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Increased state costs in the tens of millions of dollars annually during initial implementation of the measure, with the bulk of costs phasing out over time. (25-0003.)
1980. (25-0002A1)
RESTRICTS INSURANCE DENIALS FOR PHYSICIAN-RECOMMENDED MEDICAL CARE. INCREASES INSURERS’ POTENTIAL LIABILITY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Summary Date: 05/30/25 | Circulation Deadline: 11/26/25 | Signatures Required: 546,651
Failed 12/11/2025
Proponent(s): Paul Eisner
Prohibits health insurers from delaying, denying, or modifying physician-recommended medical care if doing so could seriously harm the patient. Permits only licensed physicians to make coverage decisions. In lawsuits challenging coverage decisions, places burden on insurer to prove it did not violate the law; awards triple damages and attorney’s fees for violations. The measure does not define key terms (e.g., “insurer”, “medical procedure”) and its full scope therefore is uncertain and may be subject to litigation. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Either limited or extensive effect on state and local government health care costs, potentially from the hundreds of millions of dollars to as much as the billions of dollars annually, depending on how courts interpret the measure and how insurers react to the measure’s new restrictions. (25-0002A1.)
1989 (25-0012A2).
ELIMINATES REQUIREMENT THAT ELECTED INSURANCE COMMISSIONER APPROVE INCREASES IN PROPERTY AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Summary Date: 10/15/25 | Circulation Deadline 04/13/26 | Signatures Required: 546,651
Withdrawn 12/02/25 (PDF)
Proponent(s): Elizabeth Hammack
Repeals law requiring that insurers obtain Insurance Commissioner’s approval before raising property and automobile insurance rates. Instead, new rates take immediate effect; afterwards, Insurance Commissioner may disapprove their use in future policies, but not for policies that have already issued. Eliminates requirement that automobile rates be based primarily on driver’s safety record, years of driving experience, and miles driven. Instead, Insurance Commissioner will establish new criteria, which may include factors considered in other states (e.g., credit score, employment status). Eliminates compensation for public intervenors who challenge rate increases. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Likely reduction in state spending to regulate insurance companies. These savings would be very small compared to the state’s total budget. (25-0012A2.)
1997 (25-0020A2).
NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMEOWNER INSURANCE POLICIES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Summary Date: 11/25/25 | Circulation Deadline 05/26/26 | Signatures Required: 546,651
Withdrawn 12/02/25 (PDF)
Proponent(s): Jaime Court, Carmen Balber, Harvey Rosenfield
Requires Insurance Commissioner to set wildfire safety standards for properties and insurers to offer homeowner insurance to properties that meet those standards. Insurers that do not offer insurance for such properties cannot sell automobile or home insurance in California for five years. Requires insurers to detail reasons for nonrenewal, specify repairs needed to obtain renewal, and allow more time for repairs. For homes destroyed by disaster, requires insurers to pay 100% of personal property coverage limit (up to $350,000) without requiring homeowner to submit an itemized claim. Authorizes refunds of rates found excessive. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Increase in state spending to regulate insurance companies. This cost would be small compared to the state’s total budget and could be passed on to insurers. (25-0020A2.)
