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California ballot measures
November 3, 2026 · 14 statewide measures · tap one for a plain-language breakdown, with sources for every point.
Official CA voter guide ↗- Prop 1
$11.25B housing bond
Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs. Legislative Statute.
- Prop 2
Bigger rainy day fund
Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
- Prop 3
Make high-earner income tax permanent
Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
- Prop 4
Allow public financing of campaigns
Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns. Legislative Statute.
- Prop 5
Change how recalls work
Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
- Prop 37
Low-cost loans for new-home buyers
Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes. Initiative Statute.
- Prop 38
$8.4B immunology research bond
Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Medical Research. Initiative Statute.
- Prop 39
Require voter ID
Prohibits Citizens From Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
- Prop 40
One-time billionaire tax
Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
- Prop 41
Limits & audits for new state taxes
Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues From State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
- Prop 42
Ban new personal property taxes
Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
- Prop 43
Harder to pass local special taxes
Limits Voters’ Ability To Raise Revenues For Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
- Prop 44
Clinics must spend 90% on services
Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% of Revenue on Program Services. Initiative Statute.
- Prop 45
Faster environmental review
Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute.
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