California

Quick Guide to Propositions

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Quick Guide to Props » November 3, 2026

California Ballot Measures in the

election.

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PROP

1

Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs. Legislative Statute.

PROP

2

Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

PROP

3

Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

PROP

4

Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns. Legislative Statute.

PROP

5

Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

PROP

37

Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes. Initiative Statute.

PROP

38

Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Medical Research. Initiative Statute.

PROP

39

Prohibits Citizens From Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

PROP

40

Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

PROP

41

Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues From State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

PROP

42

Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

PROP

43

Limits Voters’ Ability To Raise Revenues For Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

PROP

44

Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% of Revenue on Program Services. Initiative Statute.

PROP

45

Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute.