State Tax Day - Current, S.2, California—Sales and Use Tax: Contra Costa and Los Angeles Counties Authorized to Impose Tax That Exceeds Cap If Approved by Voters, (Jun 10, 2026)

Legislation is enacted that:

• allows the counties of Contra Costa and Los Angeles to impose by ordinance a district tax, of up to 0.625% and 0.5%, respectively, even if the tax exceeds the 2% cap when combined with other district taxes imposed by local agencies;

• requires the Board of Supervisors to adopt an ordinance proposing the tax, submit the ordinance to the electorate for approval, and be approved by voters;

• requires the tax to conform to state district tax law; and

• sunsets the authority for the counties of Contra Costa and Los Angeles to impose a tax in excess of the cap on January 1, 2032.

Unofficial Election Results

Contra Costa County Measure B, Sales Tax Measure, was on the ballot as a referral in Contra Costa County on June 2, 2026. It was defeated.

Los Angeles County Measure ER, Sales Tax Increase for Health Services Measure, was on the ballot as a referral in Los Angeles County on June 2, 2026. The measure was not approved by voters.

A simple majority vote was required for the approval of either measure.

Ch. 11 (A.B. 1768), Laws 2026, effective June 1, 2026