Prop 42: Bans New State Taxes on Investments and Personal Property
Proposition 42 on the 2026 California ballot prohibits new state personal property taxes and certain retroactive state taxes.
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This story was reported by Marisa Lagos. Prop Fest is a collaboration between Bay Curious and The Bay. It’s made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Christopher Beale, Anna Casalme, Ericka Cruz…
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