Proposition 218's requirements span a large spectrum, including local initiatives, water standby charges, legal standards of proof, election procedures, and the calculation and use of sewer assessment revenues.

Proposition 218 is an adopted initiative constitutional amendment which revolutionized local and regional government finance and taxation in California.

Approved by California voters in November, 1996, Propo-sition 218 represents a new approach to limiting local government revenue powers. While prior actions originat-ing with Proposition 13 of 1978 concentrated on taxes, mainly the property tax, Proposition 218 changes the focus to two other revenue sources—assessments and fees.

In November 1996, California voters passed Proposition 218, the “Right to Vote on Taxes Act”. This constitutional amendment protects taxpayers by limiting the methods by which local governments can create or increase taxes, fees and charges without taxpayer consent.

Proposition 218 is a major measure with significant implications for local governments, property owners, businesses, and California residents. The measure would restrict local government's ability to raise most forms of revenue.

proved Proposition 218, the so-called “Right to Vote on Taxes Act.” Proposition 218 amended the California Constitution by adding articles XIII C (“Article XIII C”) and XIII D (“Article XIII D”), which affect the ability of special districts and other local governments to levy and collect existi.

Proposition 218 prohibited property-related fees for general government service, including police and fire services, services not immediately available to property owners, programs unrelated to the property-related services.

by initiatives starting with Proposition 13 in 1978, continuing with Proposition 218 in 1996, concluding with Proposition 26 in 2010. In addition to this introductory chapter, the guide includes the following chapters:

Proposition 218 is an adopted initiative constitutional amendment in the state of California that appeared on the November 5, 1996, statewide election ballot. [1] Proposition 218 revolutionized local and regional government finance in California. [2]

Proposition 218: Text of Proposed Law This initiative measure is submitted to the people in accordance with the provisions of Article II, Section 8 of the Constitution. This initiative measure expressly amends the Constitution by adding articles thereto; therefore, new provisions proposed to be added are printed in italic type to indicate that ...