Proposition 2 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - This year, the state plans to spend about $250  billion from the General Fund to pay for services to the public. The General Fund is the account the state uses to pay for most public services. About half of this spending is for schools, community colleges, and the state ’s public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=2&year=2026

Proposition 3 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - The top 2  percent of California taxpayers pay these higher rates. These taxpayers pay about half of all state income taxes. How Does the State Spend Its Money? This year, the state plans to spend about $250  billion from the General Fund to pay for services to the public.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=3&year=2026

Proposition 40 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - Under Proposition 40, billionaires who were residents of California on January 1, 2026 would have to pay a one-time state tax equal to 5  percent of their net worth. The tax would be due in 2027. Taxpayers would have the option to spread the payments over five years but would have to pay more to do so.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=40&year=2026

Proposition 37 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - Homebuyers then pay off the mortgage by making monthly payments that include interest. California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). CalHFA is a state entity that administers programs designed to help low- and moderate-income Californians afford housing.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=37&year=2026

Proposition 4 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - Ban on Public Funds to Pay for Campaigns. The Political Reform Act bans the use of public funds for political candidates ’ campaigns. This ban applies to most elected offices at the state level and local level.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=4&year=2026

Proposition 42 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - One example of these kinds of taxes is the vehicle license fee that car and truck owners pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles each year. Another example is the property taxes owners of business equipment pay to the county each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=42&year=2026

Proposition 38 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - Since the state has to pay interest on the money it borrows, the total cost of the bond would be about 10  percent more (after adjusting for inflation) than if the state paid up-front with money it already has.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=38&year=2026

Proposition 41 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - For example, certain fuel taxes can only be used to pay for public roads and other transportation programs. California State Auditor ’s Office (State Auditor). The State Auditor is an independent and nonpartisan office in state government.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=41&year=2026

Proposition 1 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - Since the state has to pay interest on the money it borrows, the total cost of the bond would be about 15  percent more (after adjusting for inflation) than if the state paid up front with money it already has.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=1&year=2026

Proposition 5 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - Paying for State Recall Elections. State law requires the California Department of Finance to work with state and local elections officials to estimate the cost of a recall election for a state office.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=5&year=2026