# California Proposition 43 ballot measure

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/california-proposition-43-ballot-measure
> Updated: 2026-10-03T17:47:37.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

California voters are set to decide on Proposition 43 this November. If approved, the measure would raise the approval threshold for local citizen initiatives regarding sales taxes—including those for utilities, transit, and real estate—from a simple majority to a two-thirds majority.

Local government and transit leaders have voiced concerns that this change would make securing essential funding more difficult. VTA Board Chair Sergio Lopez noted that the requirement could allow a “super-minority to veto policies supported by the majority,” potentially forcing agencies to find alternative funding mechanisms for regional measures like Senate Bill 63.

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, which placed the measure on the ballot, argues the change is necessary to “close a judicial loophole and restore constitutional protections.” However, opponents, including the California Professional Firefighters union, contend that a two-thirds requirement would hinder the passage of essential local service and safety measures.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: California Proposition 43 seeks two-thirds vote for local special taxes

California's Proposition 43 would require a two-thirds supermajority for all local special taxes, raising the current simple majority threshold for citizen-led initiatives.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-proposition-43-seeks-two-thirds-vote-for-local-special-taxes

### 2026-09-27: California Proposition 43 could raise tax approval threshold

California's Proposition 43 could require a two-thirds majority for local sales tax initiatives, raising concerns among transit and local government leaders regarding future funding stability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-proposition-43-could-raise-tax-approval-threshold

### 2026-09-16: California Proposition 39 could implement stricter voter ID requirements

California's Proposition 39, appearing on the November 3 ballot, seeks to implement stricter voter ID and citizenship verification requirements for both mail-in and in-person voting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-proposition-39-could-implement-stricter-voter-id-requirements

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