California Ballot Measures & Propositions
Proposition 1
SUPPORTIssue $11.25 billion in bonds to fund Multifamily Housing Program, CalVet Home Loan Program, and youth housing.
Provides vital bond funding to expand affordable housing options and support veterans.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 2
SUPPORTIncrease the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA) cap from 10% of general fund revenue to 20% and excluding deposits into the BSA from the Gann Limit.
Strengthens state financial reserves to prepare for potential economic downturns.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 3
SUPPORTRenew the additional income taxes enacted with the approval of Proposition 38 in 2012 that fund education and early childhood programs.
Protects crucial state education funding through progressive tax revenue streams.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 4
SUPPORTAllow the state and local governments to create programs that provide candidates with public funds under spending limits and eligibility rules.
Reduces political campaign dependence on wealthy donors and special interest contributions.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 5
SUPPORTEliminate the successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law.
Simplifies recall voting into a clear approval vote and avoids multi-candidate confusion.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 37
SUPPORTEstablish a second mortgage homebuyer program for qualified homebuyers on qualifying homes and issue $25 billion in bonds to fund the program.
Helps qualified home buyers manage initial mortgage costs and achieve homeownership.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 38
SUPPORTIssue $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds to fund immunology and immunotherapy research.
Supports advancement in public health science and critical disease treatment.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 39
OPPOSERequire voters to present government-issued identification when casting ballots and require election officials to use government data to confirm voter citizenship and report verification rates.
Creates voting barriers and administrative burdens for eligible voters.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 40
SUPPORTLevy a one-time 5% tax on the accumulated wealth of taxpayers and trusts with covered assets valued over $1 billion to fund state health care programs, food assistance programs, and public education.
Asks multi-billionaires to contribute a fair share toward essential healthcare and safety net services.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 41
OPPOSERequire state laws or ballot initiatives levying a new special tax enacted after January 1, 2026 to require the government entities or departments receiving revenue from the new tax to eliminate their lowest-performing programs and reinvest those savings in higher-performing programs.
Restricts legislative flexibility to implement targeted revenue measures and public service funding.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 42
OPPOSEProhibit the enactment of new taxes after January 1, 2026 on ownership or accumulation of retirement holdings, individually-owned assets, and other forms of personal savings.
Ties state hands against closing tax loopholes for wealthy asset holders.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 43
OPPOSERequire two-thirds vote by electorate to enact, extend, or increase local special tax initiatives and prohibit local governments and ballot initiatives from enacting ad valorem property taxes except those authorized elsewhere in the state constitution.
Makes it significantly harder for local communities to voter-approve funding for public services.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 44
OPPOSEProhibit healthcare clinics, specifically federally-qualified health centers and related organizations, from spending less than 90% of their annual revenue on mission-related purposes.
Imposes rigid spending ratios on community health clinics without improving patient care.
Read on BallotpediaProposition 45
OPPOSEEstablish timelines for local and state agencies to review plans and solicit public comment for essential projects, such as housing, improvements to water supply, transportation, energy, and facilities for health and public safety.
Limits environmental oversight windows and reduces public challenge periods on major developments.
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