November 2018 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 2018 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.
*A contributor whose name is marked with an asterisk made a contribution to a committee that simultaneously supported or opposed more than one potential ballot measure for the same election. Because of this it is not possible to determine the amount of the contribution that was spent specifically on the campaign for any particular measure. In these cases the contributions are listed for every ballot measure the committee has been formed to support or oppose. This results in the same contribution appearing multiple times - once for each ballot measure the committee supports or opposes.
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 | Support/Oppose | Circulating Title | Top Aggregated Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1836. (17-0039) | Support | Establishes New Consumer Privacy Rights; Expands Liability for Consumer Data Breaches. Initiative Statute | $3,249,000 |
| 1836. (17-0039) | Oppose | Establishes New Consumer Privacy Rights; Expands Liability for Consumer Data Breaches. Initiative Statute | $2,140,308 |
| 1846. (17-0050) | Support | Expands Requirement for Supermajority Approval to Enact New Revenue Measures. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | $9,554,969 |
| 1845. (17-0049) | Support | Eliminates Certain Liability for Lead-Paint Manufacturers. Authorizes Bonds to Fund Structural and Environmental Remediation Projects. Initiative Statute. | $8,000,000 |
| 1843. (17-0047) | Support | Increases Funding for Hospitals, Clinics, and Primary Care Providers Serving Low-Income Patients by Increasing Tax on Personal Income Over $1 Milion. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | $19,815,244 |
| Total from top contributors | $42,759,521 | ||
Contributions to Committees
Failed to Qualify
Supporting
Californians for Consumer Privacy
| Number | Contributor | State | Total Contributions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alastair Mactaggart | CA | $3,200,000 | |
| 2 | Michael Erickson | CA | $49,000 | |
| No other contribution has been made to this committee | ||||
| Total from top contributors | $3,249,000 | |||
Opposing
| Number | Contributor | State | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AT&T Inc. and it's Affiliates | CA | $233,436 |
| 2 | Comcast Corporation | PA | $233,436 |
| 3 | Google LLC | CA | $233,436 |
| 4 | California New Car Dealers Association Issues PAC | CA | $200,000 |
| 5 | Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. | DC | $200,000 |
| 6 | Facebook, Inc. | CA | $200,000 |
| 7 | Verizon Communications Inc. and its Affiliates | CA | $200,000 |
| 8 | Amazon.com, Inc | WA | $195,000 |
| 9 | Microsoft Corporation | WA | $195,000 |
| 10 | Personal Insurance Federation CMTE | CA | $50,000 |
| 11 | Interactive Advertising Bureau | NY | $50,000 |
| 12 | Data & Marketing Association | NY | $50,000 |
| 13 | Uber Technologies, Inc. | CA | $50,000 |
| 14 | Association of National Advertisers, Inc. | NY | $50,000 |
| Total from top contributors | $2,140,308 | ||
Failed to Qualify
Supporting
| Number | Contributor | State | Total Contributions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
American Beverage Association California PAC (Non-Profit 501(C)(6)) Top Donors to Contributor: The Coca-Cola Company, LLC; Pepsico Incorporated and Affiliated Entitites |
CA | $8,299,969 | |
| 2 |
California Business Roundtable Issues PAC Top Donors to Contributor: Jackson Square Properties, LLC; Michael K. Hayde, Including Western National Group & Affiliated Entities |
CA | $520,000 | |
| 3 | Andeavor | TX | $400,000 | |
| 4 | The Wine Institute | CA | $150,000 | |
| 5 | Chevron Corporation and its Subsidiaries/Affiliates | CA | $145,000 | |
| 6 | Anheuser Busch Companies | CA | $40,000 | |
| No other contribution has been made to this committee | ||||
| Total from top contributors | $9,554,969 | |||
Opposing
No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.
Failed to Qualify
Supporting
Californians for Safe and Affordable Housing, sponsored by Manufacturing Companies
| Number | Contributor | State | Total Contributions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sherwin-Williams Company | OH | $3,000,000 | |
| 2 | ConAgra Grocery Products Company, LLC | NE | $3,000,000 | |
| 3 | NL Industries, Inc. | TX | $2,000,000 | |
| No other contribution has been made to this committee | ||||
| Total from top contributors | $8,000,000 | |||
Opposing
No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.
Not a Qualified Ballot Measure
Supporting
| Number | Contributor | State | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEIU - United Healthcare Workers West (Nonprofit 501(c)(5)* | CA | $19,815,244 |
| No other contribution has been made to this committee | |||
| Total from top contributors | $19,815,244 | ||
Opposing
No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.