2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

California · Ballot measure · November 3, 2026

Proposition 41

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Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues from State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes.

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Official ballot information

From the California official election authority. Last verified 2026-10-17.

Official summary
Nullifies state taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that exempt their revenues from voter-approved state spending limit. Requires pre-election and recurring audits of programs funded by new special taxes. Fiscal Impact: The net fiscal effect is unknown as it depends on future decisions by voters, the Legislature, and other policymakers.
A YES vote means
When special taxes are proposed by voter initiatives, the California State Auditor would review programs funded by the tax before the initiative appears on the ballot. The California State Auditor also would regularly review programs funded by special taxes approved by voters or the Legislature. In addition, the state might not be able to exclude any new special tax spending from its spending limit.
A NO vote means
The California State Auditor’s responsibility to review government programs would not change. The state spending limit requirements would not change.
Fiscal impact
Not listed in the source reviewed.
Official links
Official voter guide page
Full text of proposed law (PDF)
Legislative analyst's analysis

Ballot arguments

Short argument summaries printed in the official guide. They are submitted by the measure's proponents or opponents and are advocacy, not official findings.

In favor

Californians deserve better results for our taxes. Billions have flowed into programs like homelessness, with too little to show for it. Prop. 41 requires the independent State Auditor to conduct PUBLIC AUDITS of programs funded by new taxes—so we get more transparency, more accountability and better outcomes for taxpayers.

Argument summary submitted by proponents, as printed in the Official Voter Information Guide. Source

Against

Prop. 41 isn’t really about audits—it’s a billionaire-funded trick designed to undo the California Billionaire Tax. Billionaires would rather millions of Californians lose healthcare than pay a modest tax on their extreme wealth. Don’t fall for the billionaires’ lies. Vote NO on 41.

Argument summary submitted by opponents, as printed in the Official Voter Information Guide. Source

Official party recommendations

Democratic Party

Oppose

California Democratic Party (state level)

Official party source
Last checked 2026-10-17.

Republican Party

Support

California Republican Party (state level)

Official party source
Published 2026-04-29. Last checked 2026-10-17.

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Sources

Imported 2026-10-17T23:07:36Z. Provider: ca_sos.