California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SCA 6 — 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 transportation.

Last action — May 25 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

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

This bill died with 2017-2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 require that the imposition, extension, or increase by a local government of a special tax as may otherwise be authorized by law, whether a sales or transactions and use tax, parcel tax, or other tax for the purpose of providing funding for transportation purposes be submitted to the electorate by ordinance and approved by 55% of the voters voting on the proposition. The measure would authorize an ordinance submitted to the voters for approval under these provisions to provide, as otherwise authorized by law, for the issuance of bonds payable from the revenues from the special tax. The measure would require an ordinance submitted to the voters under these provisions to include an expenditure plan specifying the transportation programs and projects to be funded by the revenues from the special tax and a requirement for an annual independent audit to ensure that the revenues are expended only for authorized purposes. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes. The California Constitution provides that a proposed amendment of the Constitution, upon submission to, and approval by, the voters takes effect the day after the election unless the measure provides otherwise. This measure would provide that the amendments in this measure shall take effect on the date of the election.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. May 25 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  2. Set for hearing May 25.

  3. May 22 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  4. Set for hearing May 22.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  8. From committee: Be adopted. (Ayes 8. Noes 3. Page 1022.) (May 9).

  9. Set for hearing May 9.

  10. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.

  11. From committee: Be adopted and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 623.) (April 5). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.

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

  13. Set for hearing April 5.

  14. Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F., T. & H., and RLS.

  15. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 16.

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 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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Votes

Placed on suspense file

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6000
Democratic 1000
Total 7000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Bradford — Yea
Hill — Yea
Lara — Yea
Nielsen — Yea
Bates — Yea
Beall — Yea
Wiener, Scott D. Democratic Yea

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Be adopted

Passed 8 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 2000
Unaffiliated 6302
Total 8302
% of votes cast 62%23%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Cannella — Not Voting
Bates — Nay
Allen — Yea
Beall — Yea
Atkins — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Morrell — Nay
Roth — Not Voting
Skinner — Yea
Wieckowski — Yea
Beth Gaines — Nay
McGuire, Mike Democratic Yea
Wiener, Scott D. Democratic Yea

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Subjects

taxation transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 6 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 require that the imposition, extension, or increase by a local government of a special tax as may otherwise be authorized by law, whether a sales or transactions and use tax, parcel tax, or other tax for the purpose of providing funding for transportation purposes be submitted to the electorate by ordinance and approved by 55% of the voters voting on the proposition. The measure would authorize an ordinance submitted to the voters for approval under these provisions to provide, as otherwise authorized by law, for the issuance of bonds payable from the revenues from the special tax. The measure would require an ordinance submitted to the voters under these provisions to include an expenditure plan specifying the transportation programs and projects to be funded by the revenues from the special tax and a requirement for an annual independent audit to ensure that the revenues are expended only for authorized purposes. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes. The California Constitution provides that a proposed amendment of the Constitution, upon submission to, and approval by, the voters takes effect the day after the election unless the measure provides otherwise. This measure would provide that the amendments in this measure shall take effect on the date of the election.
Who sponsors SCA 6?
SCA 6 is sponsored by Wiener, Scott D. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SCA 6?
This bill died with 2017-2018 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 6?
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