Quick Guide to Propositions
Limits Voters’ Ability To Raise Revenues For Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
Limits Voters’ Ability To Raise Revenues For Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary
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.
Money Raised
Chart depicts total fundraising by all committees primarily formed for and against Prop 43.Totals are updated daily with contributions from Power Search 
and adjustments from the most recent Political Reform Division analysis.
Largest Contributions
Showing the 10 largest contributions to committees formed primarily for and against Prop 43 in the election cycle when it appeared on the ballot. Contributions in earlier election cycles and contributions between allied committees are excluded. For more information on funding for ballot measure campaigns, visit the Power Search campaign finance search engine.
Yes on Prop 43
12/31/2025
03/10/2026
01/26/2026
02/10/2026
12/29/2025
01/13/2026
02/03/2026
11/07/2025
11/26/2025
01/16/2026
No on Prop 43
07/30/2026
09/02/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026
08/07/2026
09/04/2026
08/17/2026
09/02/2026
09/11/2026
09/10/2026
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.
More on Proposition 43
For background on Proposition 43, an analysis by the legislative analyst, endorsements for and against the measure, and more...
- Read the California Voter Information Guide.
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.
Campaigns
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