State Prop. 43 aims to raise tax measure threshold

Proposition 43: Raise vote threshold for special tax measures

In-depth explanations of California ballot Proposition 43, including pros and cons, endorsements and key arguments to help voters make informed decisions.

Your guide to Proposition 43: Voting thresholds for local special taxes

Prop 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored measures that California courts have allowed to pass with a simple majority.

State Prop. 43 aims to raise tax measure threshold

A proposition going before California voters in November could make it more difficult for local governments and agencies to get funding from tax measures by raising the approval threshold. Proposition 43 would require a two-thirds majority vote for citizen initiatives pertaining to sale taxes — such as real estate, utilities and transit — which under... The post State Prop. 43 aims to raise tax measure threshold appeared first on San José Spotli…

Prop. 43 would raise bar for voter-backed local taxes, worrying Bay Area leaders

A PROPOSITION GOING BEFORE CALIFORNIA VOTERS in November could make it more difficult for local governments and agencies to get funding from tax measures by raising the approval threshold. Proposition 43 would require a two-thirds majority vote for citizen initiatives pertaining to sale taxes — such as real estate, utilities and transit — which under […]