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California · 25-0024 · Election: 2026-11

Billionaires Tax Initiative

Plain-English Summary

This proposed ballot initiative would levy a one-time 5% tax on the 2025 net worth of California residents identified as billionaires. The revenue generated, estimated at $100 billion, would be allocated to a special fund, with 90% for health care and 10% for K-12 education.

What each outcome does

IF YES PASSES

If this measure passes, a one-time 5% tax will be levied on the 2025 net worth of California billionaires, with the revenue directed to health care and K-12 education.

IF NO PASSES

If this measure fails, the proposed one-time 5% tax on California billionaires' net worth will not be implemented, and the state will not receive the estimated $100 billion in revenue for health care and education from this source.

Who is funding each side

YES SIDE
Sponsor: Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, St. John’s Community Health
Reported funding: Not yet reported
NO SIDE
Sponsor: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Reported funding: Not yet reported

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