Politichaos

Resolving the Ruckus

Prop 42

Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes

initiative constitutional amendment

Official Summary

Prohibits any new state tax (1) imposed on the ownership of personal property (all things people own other than real estate), or (2) that applies retroactively based on taxpayer’s past activities. Nullifies taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that conflict with this measure.

Fiscal Impact: Possibility that tax revenues will not go up as much in the future.