PROP
43

LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

SUMMARY

Put on the Ballot by the Legislature

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. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes. Supporters: California Taxpayers Association; Family Business Association of California; California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Opponents: California Professional Firefighters; California Federation of Teachers; Nurse Alliance of SEIU CA.

WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS

YES A YES vote on this measure means: Certain local government taxes would require two-thirds approval by voters.

NO A NO vote on this measure means: Certain local government taxes could continue to be approved by voters with a majority vote.

 

ARGUMENTS

PRO Prop. 43 protects taxpayers by restoring Proposition 13’s two-thirds vote requirement to pass local special taxes, including sales taxes, real estate taxes and utility taxes. Courts have allowed special interests to pass earmarked tax increases with fewer votes. Prop. 43 closes this loophole, protecting taxpayers, homeowners and renters. Vote yes.

CON PROPOSITION 43 LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO FUND ESSENTIAL LOCAL SERVICES including fire protection, 911 response, schools, roads, hospitals and affordable housing. It doesn’t cut your taxes and lets just 33.4% of voters veto what nearly 67% want. Protect your vote and majority rule. Vote NO on Proposition 43.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FOR
Jon Coupal
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
1201 K Street, Suite 1030
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-9950
(213) 384-9656
info@hjta.org
YESon43.com
AGAINST
No on Prop. 43
555 Capitol Mall, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
info@Noprop43CA.com
Noprop43CA.com

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