What business leaders are saying — and doing — about California's proposed billionaire tax

California's proposed 5% wealth tax on residents with over $1 billion in assets has drawn public opposition and relocation actions from billionaires like Larry Page and business leaders such as Bill Ackman and Ben Horowitz. The tax, backed by a labor union to address budget deficits, is set for a 2026 ballot vote and faces criticism for potentially discouraging entrepreneurship and expropriating private property.