{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART XIII C SEC 3","citation":"ART XIII C SEC 3","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE XIII C [VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL TAX LEVIES] [SECTION 1. - SEC. 3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-13c"}],"history":"Sec. 3 added Nov. 5, 1996, by Prop. 218. Initiative measure.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Initiative Power for Local Taxes, Assessments, Fees and Charges. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, including, but not limited to, Sections 8 and 9 of Article II, the initiative power shall not be prohibited or otherwise limited in matters of reducing or repealing any local tax, assessment, fee or charge. The power of initiative to affect local taxes, assessments, fees and charges shall be applicable to all local governments and neither the Legislature nor any local government charter shall impose a signature requirement higher than that applicable to statewide statutory initiatives.</p>","text":"Initiative Power for Local Taxes, Assessments, Fees and Charges. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, including, but not limited to, Sections 8 and 9 of Article II, the initiative power shall not be prohibited or otherwise limited in matters of reducing or repealing any local tax, assessment, fee or charge. The power of initiative to affect local taxes, assessments, fees and charges shall be applicable to all local governments and neither the Legislature nor any local government charter shall impose a signature requirement higher than that applicable to statewide statutory initiatives.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-13c/section-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}