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Proposition 1

California Statewide • 1998 •  Legislative Referendum 

Passed

Result: 71.7% yes, 28.3% no

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This measure allows property tax assessments to be reduced for properties contaminated by hazardous substances, with the reduction based on the diminished value caused by the contamination. The tax reduction would remain in effect until the contamination is cleaned up and the property value is restored.

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