“Proposition 43 on the November ballot would require that at least two-thirds of local voters approve any local initiative that would create, extend, or increase a special tax, starting on January 1, 2027.”
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Prop 43: Limits Voters' Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services
Ballot measure · California (statewide)
What the Guides Said
“It should not take a supermajority of voters to raise revenues for local schools, infrastructure, and public safety.”
“Raises the vote threshold for citizen-initiated special tax measures from a simple majority to two-thirds.”