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California Proposition 7, Taxation Definition Amendment (1982)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
California Proposition 7 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 2, 1982. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported establishing that the term "newly constructed" for tax purposes does not include the addition of any fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system that is not required by law. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing that the term "newly constructed" for tax purposes does not include the addition of any fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system that is not required by law. |
Election results
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California Proposition 7 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 2,802,425 | 41.26% | ||
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3,990,336 | 58.74% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 7 was as follows:
| “ | Taxation. Real Property Valuation. New Construction. | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | TAXATION. REAL PROPERTY VALUATION. NEW CONSTRUCTION. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Under existing constitutional provisions, real property is reappraised for ad valorem tax purposes when "newly constructed." This measure adds to existing definitions and allowed exceptions a provision that the Legislature may provide that the term "newly constructed" shall not include the construction or addition of any fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system, as defined by the Legislature, provided that the construction or addition is not required by state law or local ordinance. Summary of Legislative Analyst's estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact: No impact until implemented by legislation. When implemented there would be: Unknown local government loss of property tax revenues and minor to moderate increased appraisal costs. Unknown increased state costs to offset revenue losses of school and community college districts and, possibly, other local governments for property tax revenue loss. Minor increase in state income tax revenues due to lower property tax deductions. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the California Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the California State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
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Footnotes
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