SCA 7 is sponsored by Anderson, Baker, Bates, Brough, Runner, Cannella, Chang, Chávez, Gallagher, James (Republican), Fuller, Hadley, Huff, Kim, Lackey, Tom (Republican), Morrell, Moorlach, Nguyen, Nielsen, Olsen, Steinorth, Vidak, Waldron, Jones, Brian W. (Republican), Allen, Benjamin (Democratic), Beth Gaines, Bill Berryhill, and Mark Stone.

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California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SCA 7 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Sections 1, 5, 6, and 8 of, and adding Sections 11 and 12 to, Article XIX thereof, relating to transportation.

Last action January 12, 2016 — Set for hearing January 19 in E. & C.A. pending receipt.

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed Assembly
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 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.

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Summary

(1) Article XIX of the California Constitution restricts the expenditure of revenues from taxes imposed by the state on fuels used in motor vehicles upon public streets and highways to street and highway and certain mass transit purposes, and restricts the expenditure of revenues from fees and taxes imposed by the state upon vehicles or their use or operation to state administration and enforcement of laws regulating the use, operation, or registration of vehicles used upon the public streets and highways, as well as to street and highway and certain mass transit purposes. These restrictions do not apply to revenues from taxes or fees imposed under the Sales and Use Tax Law or the Vehicle License Fee Law. Article XIX prohibits the Legislature from borrowing revenues from taxes imposed by the state on fuels used in motor vehicles, and from using those revenues other than as specifically permitted by Article XIX. Article XIX provides that up to 25% of fuel tax revenues allocated to the state may be pledged or used for the payment of principal and interest on voter-approved transportation bonds issued for street and highway purposes on and after November 2, 2010, upon voter approval and appropriation by the Legislature. Article XIX provides that up to 25% of fuel tax revenues allocated to cities and counties may be pledged or used for the payment of principal and interest on voter-approved transportation bonds issued for street and highway purposes. However, in counties where voters have approved the use of fuel tax revenues for certain mass transit purposes, Article XIX provides that the Legislature may authorize any fuel tax revenues allocated to mass transit purposes to be pledged or used for payment of principal and interest on voter-approved bonds issued for those mass transit purposes. This measure would prohibit the Legislature from borrowing revenues from fees and taxes imposed by the state on vehicles or their use or operation, and from using those revenues other than as specifically permitted by Article XIX. The measure would also provide that none of those revenues may be pledged or used for the payment of principal and interest on bonds or other indebtedness. The measure would delete the provision that provides for use of any fuel tax revenues allocated to mass transit purposes to be pledged or used for payment of principal and interest on voter-approved bonds issued for those mass transit purposes, and would instead subject those expenditures to the existing 25% limitation applicable to the use of fuel tax revenues for street and highway bond purposes. This measure would also restrict the expenditure of revenues from taxes imposed by the state on motor vehicle fuels used in propelling water-borne vessels solely to purposes relating to boating facilities, safety, and boating-related activities, as specified, and would prohibit the Legislature from borrowing those revenues. (2) Article XI of the California Constitution requires the revenues derived under the Vehicle License Fee Law from a rate that does not exceed 0.65% of the market value of a vehicle to be allocated to cities and counties, and does not restrict expenditure of those revenues for a particular purpose. This measure would require revenues derived from that portion of the vehicle license fee rate that exceeds 0.65% of the market value of a vehicle to be used solely for street and highway purposes and would prohibit the Legislature from borrowing those revenues. The measure would also prohibit those revenues from being pledged or used for the payment of principal and interest on bonds or other indebtedness. (3) This measure would make other conforming changes.

Bill Text

Amended 05/28/15 - Amended Senate Current pdf May 28, 2015
Introduced 04/09/15 - Introduced pdf April 09, 2015
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Action History

January 12, 2016
Set for hearing January 19 in E. & C.A. pending receipt.
January 11, 2016
January 12 hearing postponed by committee.
January 06, 2016
Set for hearing January 12.
May 28, 2015
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
April 27, 2015
May 5 hearing postponed by committee.
April 21, 2015
Set for hearing May 5.
April 16, 2015
Referred to Coms. on T. & H. and E. & C.A.
April 10, 2015
From printer. May be acted upon on or after May 10.
April 09, 2015
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsorship breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 7 do?: (1) Article XIX of the California Constitution restricts the expenditure of revenues from taxes imposed by the state on fuels used in motor vehicles upon public streets and highways to street and highway and certain mass transit purposes, and restricts the expenditure of revenues from fees and taxes imposed by the state upon vehicles or their use or operation to state administration and enforcement of laws regulating the use, operation, or registration of vehicles used upon the public streets and highways, as well as to street and highway and certain mass transit purposes. These restrictions do not apply to revenues from taxes or fees imposed under the Sales and Use Tax Law or the Vehicle License Fee Law. Article XIX prohibits the Legislature from borrowing revenues from taxes imposed by the state on fuels used in motor vehicles, and from using those revenues other than as specifically permitted by Article XIX. Article XIX provides that up to 25% of fuel tax revenues allocated to the state may be pledged or used for the payment of principal and interest on voter-approved transportation bonds issued for street and highway purposes on and after November 2, 2010, upon voter approval and appropriation by the Legislature. Article XIX provides that up to 25% of fuel tax revenues allocated to cities and counties may be pledged or used for the payment of principal and interest on voter-approved transportation bonds issued for street and highway purposes. However, in counties where voters have approved the use of fuel tax revenues for certain mass transit purposes, Article XIX provides that the Legislature may authorize any fuel tax revenues allocated to mass transit purposes to be pledged or used for payment of principal and interest on voter-approved bonds issued for those mass transit purposes. This measure would prohibit the Legislature from borrowing revenues from fees and taxes imposed by the state on vehicles or their use or operation, and from using those revenues other than as specifically permitted by Article XIX. The measure would also provide that none of those revenues may be pledged or used for the payment of principal and interest on bonds or other indebtedness. The measure would delete the provision that provides for use of any fuel tax revenues allocated to mass transit purposes to be pledged or used for payment of principal and interest on voter-approved bonds issued for those mass transit purposes, and would instead subject those expenditures to the existing 25% limitation applicable to the use of fuel tax revenues for street and highway bond purposes. This measure would also restrict the expenditure of revenues from taxes imposed by the state on motor vehicle fuels used in propelling water-borne vessels solely to purposes relating to boating facilities, safety, and boating-related activities, as specified, and would prohibit the Legislature from borrowing those revenues. (2) Article XI of the California Constitution requires the revenues derived under the Vehicle License Fee Law from a rate that does not exceed 0.65% of the market value of a vehicle to be allocated to cities and counties, and does not restrict expenditure of those revenues for a particular purpose. This measure would require revenues derived from that portion of the vehicle license fee rate that exceeds 0.65% of the market value of a vehicle to be used solely for street and highway purposes and would prohibit the Legislature from borrowing those revenues. The measure would also prohibit those revenues from being pledged or used for the payment of principal and interest on bonds or other indebtedness. (3) This measure would make other conforming changes.
Who sponsors SCA 7?: SCA 7 is sponsored by Anderson, Baker, Bates, Brough, Runner, Cannella, Chang, Chávez, Gallagher, James (Republican), Fuller, Hadley, Huff, Kim, Lackey, Tom (Republican), Morrell, Moorlach, Nguyen, Nielsen, Olsen, Steinorth, Vidak, Waldron, Jones, Brian W. (Republican), Allen, Benjamin (Democratic), Beth Gaines, Bill Berryhill, and Mark Stone.
What is the current status of SCA 7?: This bill died with 2015-2016 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.
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At a glance

Identifier: SCA 7
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 2015-2016 Regular Session
Type: Constitutional Amendment
Introduced: April 09, 2015
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Huff

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