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Prop 3 would make California's top income tax rates permanent

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Next: · California's Secretary of State certifies the November 3 results, including Propositions 40, 41 and 42

California's official voter guide, certified August 10, 2026, says Proposition 3 would make the 2012 high-income tax rates permanent instead of letting them expire in 2031. The Legislative Analyst says that keeps $5 billion to $15 billion a year, with about 40% for schools and the rest for other programs, including health care.

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California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide (Legislative Analyst's analysis)

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FQHC Talent. (2026, August 10). Prop 3 would make California's top income tax rates permanent. Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide (Legislative Analyst's analysis). Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ca-prop-3-high-income-tax-permanent-lao-5-15b-2026