Attorney General No.

SA2005RF0011

Secretary of State No.

1095

Description

Effectively limits state and expands local spending limits. Provides procedure if state exceeds spending limit. Requires certain state fees/charges be enacted by 2/3 vote of Legislature; currently, majority vote required. Requires certain local fees/charges be approved by vote of electorate; currently, not vote required. Reallocates General Fund revenue above spending limit. Prohibits issuance of general obligation/revenue lease bonds if annual debt service exceeds 6% of General Fund. Specifies state reimbursement requirements for local government mandates; prohibits use of certain taxes for reimbursement. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Potentially significant reduction in the growth in state spending beginning in 2006-07, accompanied by potential reductions in taxes over time.

Proponents

John Campbell, Jon Coupal, Larry McCarthy

Date

3-10-2005

Document Type

Initiative

Qualified

Failed to Qualify

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