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Some decisions in California’s Legislature require more than a simple majority — they need a supermajority, or two-thirds vote. But what does that really mean, and why does it matter for Californians?
In this short explainer, we break down how Proposition 26 changed the rules around taxes and fees, what kinds of actions require a supermajority vote, and how this impacts the ability of lawmakers to make policy decisions that affect everyday people.
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