From the billionaire tax to voter ID, here are the 14 measures Californians will decide in November

California voters will weigh in on 14 statewide ballot measures in the Nov.3 election — covering taxes, housing, healthcare funding, climate policy, election rules and public campaign finance.The proposals include competing tax plans, major borrowing measures for housing and medical research, changes to environmental review timelines, and new rules for voting and campaign financing.Here’s what’s on your November ballot:What it does:Imposes a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of an estimated 200 California billionaires, collected over five years.
Most revenue would go toward healthcare for low-income residents, with remaining funds directed to education and food assistance programs.Supporters:SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, US Sen.Bernie Sanders, Teamsters California, AFSCME CaliforniaOpponents:Gov.
Gavin Newsom, Sergey Brin, Chris Larsen, California Medical Association, California Teachers Association, California Primary Care AssociationWhat it does:Requires audits of programs funded by newly created taxes and applies that revenue toward the state’s spending cap rules.If both this measure and the billionaire tax pass, whichever receives more votes would take effect.Supporters:Building a Better California, Reform California, California Chamber of CommerceOpponents:Supporters of the billionaire tax measureWhat it does:Prohibits new taxes on personal property and blocks retroactive tax increases.
The measure is designed to limit implementation of the proposed wealth tax.If both measures pass, the one with more votes prevails.Supporters:Building a Better California, Reform California, California Chamber of Commerce, State Building and Construction Trades Council of CaliforniaOpponents:Supporters of the billionaire tax measureWhat it does:Extends California’s current income tax surcharge on high earners beyond its 2031 expiration.
The tax applies to incomes above $360,000 for individuals and $721,000 for couples and funds public schools and community colle...