As Democratic control over the Legislature has become even more dominant, aggrieved businesses are creating their own ballot measures.

This November, voters will be asked to consider seven thorny policy proposals, from abortion to zero emission vehicles.

Yes on Prop 13: a common-sense tax break for homeowners’ earthquake retrofits. No on Prop 14: a half-baked reform that does away with party primaries. Yes on Prop 15: a step toward publicly funded elections; No on Prop 16: constitutionally mandated monopoly for PG&E. No on Prop 17: a good deal for insurance companies, but not for many Californians.