California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

ACA 11 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Article XXXIV A thereto, relating to housing.

Last action — Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 prohibits the development, construction, or acquisition of a low-rent housing project, as defined, in any manner by any state public body until a majority of the qualified electors of the city, town, or county in which the development, construction, or acquisition of the low-rent housing project is proposed approve the project by voting in favor at an election, as specified. This measure would create the California Middle Class Affordable Housing and Homeless Shelter Account in the General Fund for the support of local and state programs that assist in the development or acquisition of housing, as specified. The measure would impose a tax upon all retailers at the rate of 0.25% of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in this state on and after January 1, 2019. The measure would impose an excise tax on the storage, use, or other consumption in this state of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after January 1, 2019, for the storage, use, or other consumption in this state at a rate of 0.25% of the sales price of the property. The measure would require the revenues, less refunds, from these taxes to be deposited in the California Middle Class Affordable Housing and Homeless Shelter Account. The measure would require revenues within the account to be allocated for various existing housing programs, as well as infill infrastructure financing, affordable housing matching grant programs, and affordable senior housing and supportive care campuses, as provided.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.

  2. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.

  3. Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and REV. & TAX.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee April 20.

  5. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Caballero · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (1)

  • Caballero

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does ACA 11 do?
The California Constitution prohibits the development, construction, or acquisition of a low-rent housing project, as defined, in any manner by any state public body until a majority of the qualified electors of the city, town, or county in which the development, construction, or acquisition of the low-rent housing project is proposed approve the project by voting in favor at an election, as specified. This measure would create the California Middle Class Affordable Housing and Homeless Shelter Account in the General Fund for the support of local and state programs that assist in the development or acquisition of housing, as specified. The measure would impose a tax upon all retailers at the rate of 0.25% of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in this state on and after January 1, 2019. The measure would impose an excise tax on the storage, use, or other consumption in this state of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after January 1, 2019, for the storage, use, or other consumption in this state at a rate of 0.25% of the sales price of the property. The measure would require the revenues, less refunds, from these taxes to be deposited in the California Middle Class Affordable Housing and Homeless Shelter Account. The measure would require revenues within the account to be allocated for various existing housing programs, as well as infill infrastructure financing, affordable housing matching grant programs, and affordable senior housing and supportive care campuses, as provided.
Who sponsors ACA 11?
ACA 11 is sponsored by Caballero.
What is the current status of ACA 11?
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 ACA 11?
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