Protecting Voter Knowledge: CA AB 699 Update - August 2025

CA AB 699 proposes changes that would reduce the transparency of local ballot measures involving tax increases by no longer requiring key details, such as tax rates and revenue estimates, to be provided in the summary. This would make it easier for new taxes to pass, since voters will be less informed about the true impact. Many CA residents are urging state legislators and Governor Newsom to oppose AB 699, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency from state government. AB 699 would cut transparency by removing the requirement to mail voters key details — like tax rates and revenue estimates — on local tax measures, making it easier to pass new taxes by keeping voters in the dark. Many CA residents are calling on legislators and Governor Newsom to reject AB 699 and demand accountability.

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