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Prop1

Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs. Legislative Statute.

Fact-checkedVerified · Oct 3, 2026

A yes vote means

The state could borrow $11.25 billion to support veterans and affordable housing.

A no vote means

The state could not borrow $11.25 billion to support veterans and affordable housing.

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What the Legislative Analyst says

New General Obligation Bond for Housing. Proposition 1 allows the state to sell $11.25 billion in general obligation bonds for housing purposes. This amount consists of (1) a $10 billion bond for a variety of state housing programs that would be repaid by the General Fund and (2) a $1.25 billion bond that would be repaid by veterans’ payments on their home loans. (The General Fund is the account the state uses to pay for most public services, including education, health care, and prisons. For more information on the state’s General Fund-supported bonds, please see “Overview of State Bond Debt” later in this guide.)

Fiscal effect

Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 25 years to repay the housing bond.

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Official argument in favor of Proposition 1

“Dedicates $1.25 billion solely to veterans’ housing and homeownership opportunities through the existing CalVet Home Loan Program”

Seen in: Official Voter Information Guide, argument in favor of Proposition 1

Verified · Oct 3, 2026

The Attorney General's summary allocates $1.25 billion to state-funded mortgages for California veterans, and the Analyst says the $1.25 billion is for home loan assistance to veterans. The Analyst says it is repaid by veterans' loan payments. The existing-program name is not in the guide's analysis.

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Official argument in favor of Proposition 1

“Prop. 1 doesn’t raise taxes and every dollar comes with strict accountability and public reporting.”

Seen in: Official Voter Information Guide, argument in favor of Proposition 1

Verified · Oct 3, 2026

The measure does not create a tax. The Analyst estimates the $10 billion General Fund-repaid portion would cost the state General Fund $500 million to $600 million a year for about 25 years, and that $10 billion bond would cost about 15 percent more than paying up front. The $1.25 billion veterans bond is repaid by veterans' loan payments and has no direct state cost. The Analyst does not assess accountability or reporting provisions.

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