It does happen in other states, though not to the extent it was happening to seniors in California when the measure was enacted.

Just because it’s a real phenomenon doesn’t mean they had to adopt the most destructive solution I’ve seen.

Other states have a deep discount for seniors’ property taxes, while others have a lien on the property that the buyer has to pay (thus reducing the sale price). Other states just have very low tax increases due to stagnant property values.