California Proposition 7, Property Valuation with Solar Energy Systems Amendment (1980)
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| Topic Energy and Taxes |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
California Proposition 7 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 4, 1980. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported establishing that the term "newly constructed" (for property valuation for tax purposes) shall not apply to the addition or construction of any active solar energy systems. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing that the term "newly constructed" (for property valuation for tax purposes) shall not apply to the addition or construction of any active solar energy systems. |
Election results
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California Proposition 7 |
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4,749,199 | 65.49% | ||
| No | 2,502,444 | 34.51% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 7 was as follows:
| “ | Taxation. Real Property Valuation. Solar Energy Systems | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | TAXATION. REAL PROPERTY VALUATION. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Amends Article XIII A, Section 2, to authorize Legislature to provide that, in valuing real property, the term "newly constructed" shall not include the construction or addition of any active solar energy system. Fiscal impact on state and local governments: Depending upon legislation enacted, local property tax revenues could be reduced and state school district aid increased. | ” |
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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