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California Proposition 34, Historical Structures Tax Valuation Amendment (1984)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
California Proposition 34 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 6, 1984. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported establishing that the term "newly constructed" does not include any changes to certified historical structures for property tax valuation purposes. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing that the term "newly constructed" does not include any changes to certified historical structures for property tax valuation purposes. |
Election results
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California Proposition 34 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 3,993,004 | 47.42% | ||
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4,428,036 | 52.58% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 34 was as follows:
| “ | Property Taxation. Historic Structure Exclusion | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | PROPERTY TAXATION. HISTORIC STRUCTURE EXCLUSION. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Under present Constitution provisions, real property is reassessed for taxation purposes when new construction occurs. Exceptions are made for reconstruction after a disaster and for certain solar energy and seismic safety construction. This measure adds additional exceptions for specified construction on certified historic structures that are dwellings occupied by an owner as a principal residence. The exclusion applies to any addition to, or alteration or rehabilitation of, a certified historic structure which is a historically accurate reconstruction of once extant features, necessary for safety or handicapped access, or required by safety codes. Summary of Legislative Analyst's estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact: Loss of property tax revenues to local governments estimated to be less than $100,000 annually. Increase in state government expenditures of about 32% of this amount to compensate local school districts for their share of property tax revenue losses. | ” |
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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