LOS ANGELES -- California residents voted against Proposition 6 on Tuesday, which means the state's increase on gas and vehicle fees will remain in effect.
Proposition 6 would have repealed a 2017 gas tax increase of 12 cents per gallon and eliminates certain road repair and transportation funding through the state. It would have also eliminated the increased vehicle registration fees.
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Estimates show Prop 6 would have reduced California's tax revenues by roughly $2.9 billion in 2018 to 2019 and by nearly $5 billion in 2020 to 2021.
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The measure was backed by Republicans who said life in California has become too expensive and the state should spend its money more efficiently.
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The gas tax was passed by the Legislature last year. The tax is expected to fund about $52 billion in transportation projects over 10 years.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.