November 2024 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.
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 Number | 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 | |
Contributions to Committees
Supporting
No committee supporting this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.
Opposing
| Number | Contributor | State | 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 | ||
Supporting
| Number | Contributor | State | 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 |
CA | $5,957,536 |
| 4 | California Restaurant Association California Restaurant Association Issues PAC |
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.
Supporting
| Number | Contributor | State | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California Business Roundtable Issues PAC *Top Donors to Contributors: Kilroy Realty, L.P.; CJ Segerstrom & Sons |
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
Supporting
Committee: Advocacy Action Fund, Inc. (nonprofit 501 (c)(4)) - 1448578
| Number | Contributor | State | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Schmidt | CA | $5,750,000 |
| 2 | Wendy Schmidt | CA | $5,750,000 |
| Total from top contributors | $11,500,000 | ||
| Number | Contributor | State | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advocacy Action Fund, Inc. (nonprofit 501 (c)(4)) *Top Donors to Contributors: Eric Schmidt; Wendy Schmidt |
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 | $500,000 |
| 6 | Ann Doerr | CA | $500,000 |
| 7 | John Doerr | CA | $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
| Number | Contributor | State | 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 Company 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 Facilities Management | CA | $500,000 |
| 10 | Bridge Energy LLC | CA | $250,000 |
| Total from top contributors | $18,273,000 | ||
Supporting
Committee: Californians for Financial Education - 1463027
| Number | Contributor | State | 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.
Supporting
| Number | Contributor | State | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Linda University Children's Hospital | CA | $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.