Initiatives and Referenda Failed to Qualify

Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees supporting and/or opposing state ballot measures that raised at least $1,000,000 for the November 2024 general election, but failed to qualify.

The lists do not show the total contributions to each committee, only the top 10 contributors who have contributed more than $10,000 to a committee that has raised more than $1,000,000.

For itemized contributions to these committees ($100 or more) and expenditures made by the committees, please click on the name of the committee in the Contributions to Committees, formed to, support or oppose to Ballot Measure(s) tab, to go to the committee's Cal-Access page. 

For additional information on ballot measure financing, go to the CA Secretary of State’s ballot measure page.

 

 

 

Aggregate Contributions

The following are the total amount donated by top contributors to each state ballot measure that is pending Secretary of State verification or are still circulating for signatures. These lists reflect contributions as reported by Primarily Formed Committees.

Measure # Circulating Title Top Aggregated Contributions
1939. (22-0005) Referendum Challenging 2022 Law Authorizing Creation of Council to Set Minimum Wage and Working Standards for Fast-Food Workers. Oppose - $64,129,138
1921. (21-0027A1) Eliminates Employees' Ability to File Lawsuits For Monetary Penalties For State Labor-Law Violations. Initiative Statute. Support - $26,375,291
1935. (21-0042) Limits Ability of Voters and State and Local Governments to Raise Revenues for Government Services. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Support - $17,556,345
Oppose - $1,650,753
1940. (22-0006) Referendum Challenging 2022 Law Prohibiting New Oil and Gas Wells Near Homes, Schools, and Hospitals. Support - $37,144,548
Oppose - $18,273,000
1964. (23-0022) Adds One-Semester Personal Finance Course to High School Graduation Requirements. Initiative Statute. Support - $7,624,378
1971. (23-0029) Expands State Health Care Program for Children with Certain Medical Conditions. Initiative Statute. Support - $9,999,500
Total from top contributors $189,689,101

 

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Contributions to Committees

1939. (22-0005)

Supporting

No committee supporting this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.

Opposing
Committee: Save Local Restaurants, A Coalition of California Small Business Owners, Restaurateurs, Franchisees, Employees, Consumers and Community-Based Organizations - 1453905
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Chipotle Mexican Grill CA - $12,838,000
2 In-N-Out Burgers CA - $12,838,000
3 Chick-Fil-A GA - $11,588,000
4 McDonald's IL - $11,107,138
5 National Restaurant Associati DC - $5,493,000
6 International Franchise Association DC - $5,339,000
7 Starbucks Corporation WA - $2,088,000
8 Yum! Brands, Inc., Including Aggregated Contributions MI + $1,588,000
9 Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. TX - $750,000
10 Domino's Pizza, LLC DC - $500,000
Total from top contributors $64,129,138

1921. (21-0027A1)

Supporting
Committee: Californians for Fair Pay and Employer Accountability, sponsored by farmers, small businesses, independent restaurants and nonprofit organizations - 1442822
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 California New Car Dealers Association
California New Car Dealers Association Issues PAC		 CA - $7,267,100
2 Western Growers Service Corp CA - $6,220,000
3 California Chamber of Commerce
California Business PAC, Spons. By CA Chamber of Commerce
Top Donors to Contributor		 CA - $5,957,536
4 California Restaurant Association
California Restaurant Association Issues PAC
Top Donors to Contributor		 CA +  $5,676,655
5 Newport Lexus and affiliated entities CA - $304,000
6 Tustin Toyota & affiliated entities CA - $225,000
7 California Grocers Association
California Grocers Association Issues PAC		 CA - $125,000
8 Walmart, Inc. AR - $100,000
9 United Vegetable Growers Cooperative CA - $100,000
10 Driscoll's, Inc. CA - $100,000
11 Holman Automotive WA - $100,000
12 Honda of Thousand Oaks & affiliated entities CA - $100,000
13 Capitol Honda CA - $100,000
Total from top contributors $26,375,291
Opposing

No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.

1935. (21-0042A1)

Supporting
Committee: Californians for Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability, sponsored by California homeowners, taxpayers, and businesses - 1442599
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 California Business Roundtable Issues PAC
Top Donors to Contributor		 CA + $7,905,000
2 AMR Holdco Inc. CA - $3,100,000
3 Kilroy Realty L.P. CA - $1,500,000
4 Douglas Emmett Properties, LP and affiliated entities CA - $1,500,000
5 Michael K. Hayde, Including Western National Group & affiliated entities CO - $1,400,000
6 Hudson Pacific Properties and affiliated entities CA - $1,000,000
7 Shorenstein Realty Services and affiliated entities  CA - $500,000
8 Protect Prop. 13, a Project of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association CA - $331,345
9 Public Storage CA - $200,000
10 California Business Properties Association Issues PAC CA - $120,000
Total from top contributors $17,556,345
Opposing
Committee: Alliance for a Better California, No on the Taxpayer Deception Act, Sponsored by Working Families and Labor Organizations - 1340076
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 California Teachers Association/Issues PAC CA - $250,000
2 Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Issues PAC CA - $200,000
3 California Professional Firefighters Ballot Issue Committee
California Professional Firefighters Political Action Committee*		 CA ↑+ $190,753
4 California Faculty Association Political Issues Committee CA ↓ $172,500
5 SEIU California State Council for Working People
Top Donors to Contributor
SEIU California State Council (Nonprofit 501(C)(5))*		 CA ↓ $172,500
6 Members Voice of the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California CA ↓ $150,000
7 Service Employees International Union Local 1000 Issues PAC CA ↓ $150,000
8 California Federation of Teachers COPE Prop/Ballot Committee CA - $122,500
9 PACE of California School Employees Association - Issues PAC CA - $122,500
10 Million More Voters, sponsored by the California Labor Federation AFL-CIO
Top Donors to Contributor
Working Families Issues Committee, sponsored by the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO*		 CA - $120,000
Total from top contributors $1,650,753

1940. (22-0006)

Supporting
Committee: Advocacy Action Fund, Inc. (nonprofit 501 (c)(4) - 1448578
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Eric Schmidt CA + $5,750,000
2 Wendy Schmidt CA + $5,750,000
Total from top contributors $11,500,000

 

Committee: Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California, Sponsored by Environmental and Health Organizations - 1460932
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Advocacy Action Fund, Inc. (nonprofit 501 (c)(4) #
Top Donors to Contributor		 CA - $11,500,000
2 Wendy Schmidt CA - $5,044,548
3 Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria CA - $5,000,000
4 Aileen Getty NV - $1,100,000
5 Laurene Powell Jobs CA NEW $500,000
6 Ann Doerr CA NEW $500,000
7 John Doerr CA NEW $500,000
8 Julie Packard CA ↓ $500,000
9 Nancy Burnett CA ↓ $500,000
10 Holdfast Trust WY ↓ $500,000
Total from top contributors $25,644,548
Opposing
Committee: Stop the Energy Shutdown, A Coalition of Small Business Owners, Concerned Taxpayers, Local Energy Producers and the California Independent Petroleum Association - 1455709
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Sentinel Peak Resources California LLC CO - $4,500,000
2 Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. CA - $3,200,000
3 E&B Natural Resources MGNT Corp CA - $2,950,000
4 Vaquero Energy Inc CA - $1,800,000
5 Crimson Resource Management Corp CO - $1,587,,000
6 MacPherson Oil Compnay LLC CA + $1,486,000
7 California Independent Petroleum Association (Non-Donor Funds) CA - $1,000,000
8 Holmes Western Oil Corporation CA - $1,000,000
9 San Joaquin Faciliites Management CA - $500,000
10 Bridge Energy LLC CA - $250,000
Total from top contributors $18,273,000

1964. (23-0022)

Supporting
Committee: Californians for Financial Education - 1463027
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Timothy Ranzetta CA + $7,624,378
Total from top contributors $7,624,378
Opposing

No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.

1971. (23-0029)

Supporting
Committee: Because We Need Affordable Life-Saving Healthcare for our Critically Ill Children, Sponsored by California Children's Hospital Association - 1464048
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Loma Linda University Children's Hospital CA NEW $1,428,500
2 Rady Children's Hospital CA - $1,428,500
3 Children's Hospital Los Angeles CA - $1,428,500
4 MemorialCare Health System CA - $1,428,500
5 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital CA - $1,428,500
6 UCSP Benioff Children Hospital CA - $1,428,500
7 Children's Hospital of Orange County CA - $1,428,500
Total from top contributors $9,999,500
Opposing

No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.

 

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