Countermeasures, like Proposition 8 in 1978, were used in response to initiatives such as Prop. 13. Governor Jerry Brown and legislators attempted to reduce property taxes through Prop. 8, but it failed, highlighting the political dynamics at play.
The tactic of countermeasures has been sporadically utilized as initiative numbers increased. The 2022 election featured competing measures, Prop. 26 and Prop. 27, for legalizing sports wagering, symbolizing ongoing strategic battles in policymaking.
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