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Permanent Income Tax Increase
Proposition 3
Taxes
Permanent Income Tax Increase
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Qualified for November 2026 General Election
Constitutional Amendment

PROVIDES PERMANENT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CARE BY EXTENDING TAX ON HIGH INCOMES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Makes permanent existing voter-approved tax rates for individuals earning over $371,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). Allocates tax revenues to public education.

Fiscal Impact: Maintains $5 billion to $15 billion of annual state income tax revenue by making a temporary tax increase on high-income earners permanent instead of letting it expire in 2031.

Supporters: California Teachers Association; CA School Nurses Organization; California State PTA; Planned Parenthood Affiliates of CA

Opponents: California Taxpayers Association; Family Business Association of California; California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

Proponent - Benjamin Gevercer and David B. Goldberg
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