California Proposition 13, Postponement of Taxes Amendment (June 1976)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
California Proposition 13 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on June 8, 1976. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing the legislature the ability to postpone the ad valorem property taxes on the main place of residence of people of low or moderate income and age 62 or older and requiring the legislature to provide subventions to cities, counties, and districts for the revenue lost by the postponement of taxes. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing the legislature the ability to postpone the ad valorem property taxes on the main place of residence of people of low or moderate income and age 62 or older and requiring the legislature to provide subventions to cities, counties, and districts for the revenue lost by the postponement of taxes. |
Election results
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California Proposition 13 |
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3,021,947 | 55.83% | ||
| No | 2,390,947 | 44.17% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 13 was as follows:
| “ | Property Tax Postponement | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | PROPERTY TAX POSTPONEMENT. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Authorizes Legislature to provide for manner in which persons of low or moderate income, age 62 or older, may postpone ad valorem property taxes on principal place of residence. Requires Legislature to provide for subventions to cities, counties and districts for revenue lost by postponement of taxes. Provides for reimbursement to state for such subventions, including interest and state costs out of postponed taxes when paid. Financial impact: No direct fiscal effect--depends upon the adoption of implementing legislation. However, if implemented, the state would be required to reimburse local governments for the revenue losses from the postponement, and the state in turn would be reimbursed for its costs when the postponed taxes are repaid. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the California Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the California State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
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Footnotes
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