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PROP2
California · November 3, 2026 · upcoming

INCREASES STATE’S RAINY DAY FUND.

Increases California’s Rainy Day Fund, approved by voters in 2014, to provide funding for education, health care, public safety, and other essential services during economic downturns.

What your vote means

Yes or No, in the state's words

YES

Rules for building state budget reserves and paying down extra state debts would change. As a result, state budget reserves would be higher. The state also would be required to make extra debt payments for longer.

NO

Rules for building state budget reserves and paying down extra state debts would not change.

OFFICIAL FISCAL EFFECT

What the state says it may cost or change

State budget reserves would be higher.

CURRENT LAW

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WHY IT IS ON THE BALLOT

Placed by the Legislature

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RESULT

Not available before Election Day

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Attributed positions

Who the official quick guide lists

SUPPORTERS

CA Professional Firefighters; LA Chamber of Commerce; Gavin Newsom; Xavier Becerra; Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel

OPPONENTS

None submitted

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