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Proposition 56

California Statewide • 2016 •  Initiative 

Passed

Result: 62.9% yes, 37.1% no

AI-generated plain-language summary

This measure increased California's cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack and imposed equivalent tax increases on other tobacco products. The additional revenue is allocated to healthcare programs, tobacco prevention efforts, and research initiatives.

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