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Proposition 41

Prohibits New State Taxes that Exclude Revenues from State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes

19 of 23 Bay Area voter guides recommend No on Prop 41, as of October 7, 2026.

No 83%

23 guides

Yes4No19

Yes4 guides

Reasons

  • “Prop 41 closes the loophole: no new state tax may exempt itself from the limit.”

    GrowSF · Source

  • “CADC supports Prop. 41 because new taxes should remain subject to established spending controls and accountability requirements.”

    Chinese American Democratic Club · Source

No19 guides

Reasons

  • “Prop. 41 was primarily placed on the ballot to defeat Prop. 40, a measure to tax billionaires.”

    SPUR · Source

  • “Prop 41 requires audits on new spending, but goes beyond oversight by creating structural barriers to future voter-approved revenue measures.”

    Bay Rising Action · Source

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