Below is our monthly rundown on updates from the Secretary of State concerning changes in status for a variety of different initiatives. The key takeaway is that there are currently 65 initiatives cleared for circulation and five are pending at the Attorney General’s Office.

1505. (11-0027) State and Local Government Purchasing. Made in United States. Initiative Statute.
Initiative Failed to Qualify.

1512. (11-0035) Death Penalty Repeal. Initiative Statute.
Initiative Pending Signature Verification.

1504. (11-0026) Reduces Pension Benefits for Public Employees. Creates a New State Retirement System for Private Sector Employees. Initiative Statute.
Initiative Failed to Qualify.

1499. (11-0028) Redistricting. State Senate Districts. Referendum.
Qualified for the November 6, 2012, General Election.

1573. (11-0093)(Amdt. #1S) Education. Repeals Non-Discrimination Requirements for School Instruction. Narrows Requirement that Students Study Role and Contributions of Various Groups. Initiative Statute.
New Initiative Cleared for Circulation.

1574. (11-0100) Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs. Initiative Statute.
New Initiative Cleared for Circulation.

1572. (11-0096, Amdt. #1S) Tax on California Oil and Natural Gas. Revenues to Higher Education and General Fund. Initiative Statute.
New Initiative Cleared for Circulation.

1502. (11-0022) Increases Retirement Age for Teachers, Peace Officers, and Other Public Employees. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Initiative Failed to Qualify.

1501. (11-0021) Increases Income Taxes on Teachers, Nurses, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Other Public Employees for Pension Income. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Initiative Failed to Qualify.

1500. (11-0020) Eliminates Collective Bargaining Rights for Teachers, Nurses, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Other Public Employees. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Initiative Failed to Qualify.

12-0006 - "Public Postsecondary Student Tuition and Fees"
Initiative Pending at the Attorney General's Office.

12-0005 - "Patient Reasonable Access Act of 2012"
Initiative Pending at the Attorney General's Office.
1571. (11-0098) Marijuana. Regulation and Taxation of Medical Use Industry. Reduced Criminal Penalties. Inititative Statute.
New Initiative Cleared for Circulation.

1570. (11-0099) Genetically Engineered Foods. Mandatory Labeling. Inititative Statute.
New Initiative Cleared for Circulation.