Certain local government taxes would require two-thirds approval by voters.
PROP43
California · November 3, 2026 · upcoming
LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Limits voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by increasing percentage of votes needed to approve such ballot measures from a majority (over 50%) to two-thirds, beginning January 1, 2027.
What your vote means
Yes or No, in the state's words
Certain local government taxes could continue to be approved by voters with a majority vote.
What the state says it may cost or change
Possibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes.
Read the full analysis
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Attributed positions
Who the official quick guide lists
California Taxpayers Association; Family Business Association of California; California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
California Professional Firefighters; California Federation of Teachers; Nurse Alliance of SEIU CA.
Arguments are the opinions of their authors and have not been checked for accuracy by an official agency.