California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SCA 4 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 4 of Article XIIIA thereof, and by amending Section 2 of Article XIIIC thereof, relating to taxation.

Last action — From committee without further action.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a city, county, or special district upon the approval of 23 of the voters of the city, county, or special district voting on that tax, except that certain school entities may levy an ad valorem property tax for specified purposes with the approval of 55% of the voters within the jurisdiction of these entities. This measure would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition, if the proposition proposing the tax includes certain requirements. This measure would prohibit a local government from expending any revenues derived from a special transportation tax approved by 55% of the voters at any time prior to the completion of a statutorily identified capital project funded by revenues derived from another special tax of the same local government that was approved by a 23 vote. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  3. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  4. From committee: Be adopted as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 7. Noes 2. Page 2009.) (August 27).

  5. Set for hearing August 27.

  6. Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  7. Set for hearing July 9.

  8. Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.

  9. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  10. From committee: Be adopted as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 937.) (May 15).

  11. Set for hearing May 15.

  12. Hearing postponed by committee.

  13. Set for hearing May 8.

  14. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on GOV. & F.

  15. Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.

  16. From printer. May be acted upon on or after January 3.

  17. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bonilla · Cosponsor
  • Liu · Primary
  • Pavley · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Liu

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Bonilla
  • Pavley

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 4 do?
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a city, county, or special district upon the approval of 23 of the voters of the city, county, or special district voting on that tax, except that certain school entities may levy an ad valorem property tax for specified purposes with the approval of 55% of the voters within the jurisdiction of these entities. This measure would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition, if the proposition proposing the tax includes certain requirements. This measure would prohibit a local government from expending any revenues derived from a special transportation tax approved by 55% of the voters at any time prior to the completion of a statutorily identified capital project funded by revenues derived from another special tax of the same local government that was approved by a 23 vote. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Who sponsors SCA 4?
SCA 4 is sponsored by Bonilla, Liu, and Pavley.
What is the current status of SCA 4?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SCA 4?
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