California Proposition 43: Approval threshold for local special-tax initiatives
California · Constitutional amendment · Taxes · Statewide decision
Explanation reviewed 2026-10-27. AI-written and checked against linked official evidence; not an election-office summary.
AI-written summary
Would require two-thirds approval for local special taxes proposed through voter petitions, including new taxes, increases and extensions. It would apply to measures approved after January 1,2027.
What applies now
Local-government-proposed special taxes need two-thirds approval; voter-initiated local special taxes can pass by a simple majority under court decisions.
If yes / for
Raise the approval threshold for these local tax initiatives.
If no / against
Retain the current majority threshold for voter-initiated local special taxes.
Costs and funding
Local tax revenues could rise less than otherwise; the amount depends on future measures and votes.
Timing
Applies to voter-proposed measures approved after January 1,2027.
Passage rule
A majority of votes cast on the proposition.
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