CB CalBallot

Proposition 38

California Statewide • 2012 •  Initiative 

Failed

Result: 27.7% yes, 72.3% no

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This measure would have increased personal income taxes on earnings over $7,316 for individuals and $14,632 for joint filers, with higher rates for higher incomes, to fund education and early childhood programs. The tax increases would have been temporary, with most provisions lasting four years and the highest earners' increases lasting seven years.

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