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, and by adding Section 4.5 to, Article XIIIA thereof, by amending Section 2 of Article XIIIC thereof, and by amending Section 3 of Article XIIID thereof, relating to taxation.
Summary
The California Constitution generally conditions the imposition of a special tax by a city, county, or special district, including a school district, upon the approval of 23 of the voters of the city, county, or special district voting on that tax. This measure would alternatively condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a parcel tax, as defined, by a school district or community college district upon the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition, if the proposition meets specified requirements. The measure would also make conforming changes to related provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2019
Last action May 21, 2019
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
May 16, 2019
Upper · Passed
From committee: Be adopted. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page 1109.) (May 16).
upper
May 7, 2019
Upper · Passed
From committee: Be adopted and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 983.) (May 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
upper
Apr 25, 2019
Upper · Passed
From committee: Be adopted and re-refer to Com. on E. & C.A. (Ayes 4. Noes 3. Page 847.) (April 24). Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
upper
Mar 20, 2019
Committee
Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F., E. & C.A., and APPR.
upper
Feb 27, 2019
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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