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California voters reject 5% tax on billionaires

Opposed Proposition 40

California voters rejected Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of residents worth more than $1.1 billion. The measure lost about 56% to 44% after a campaign that drew more than $330 million in opposition spending.

Updated Yesterday

California bans child marriage after nine-year push

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Stayed neutral on the final bill after opposing earlier efforts

California had no minimum marriage age: a child could marry with a parent's signature and a judge's approval. Starting January 1, 2027, that ends — Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law setting 18 as the minimum marriage age, with no exceptions.

Updated Oct 3