{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART XIII SEC 31","citation":"Cal. Const., art. XIII, § 31","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE XIII TAXATION [SEC. 1. - SEC. 36.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-13"}],"history":"Sec. 31 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 8. Res.Ch. 70, 1974.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The power to tax may not be surrendered or suspended by grant or contract.</p>","text":"The power to tax may not be surrendered or suspended by grant or contract.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-13/section-31","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}