Attorney General No.
SA2005RF0081
Secretary of State No.
1144
Description
Redefines certain local fees or charges as taxes, which require approval by the electorate. Redefines certain state fees or charges as state taxes, requiring enactment by a two-thirds vote of the Legislature rather than current, majority vote. Requires two-thirds vote of Legislature for any statutory change that results in any taxpayer paying a higher tax. Provides that any state or local tax, fee, or charge adopted after January 1, 2006, which was not adopted in compliance with this measure, is void 12 months after the effective date of this measure. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Potentially significant decrease in state and local revenues from certain fees or charges, depending upon future actions of the Legislature, local governing bodies, and local electorates.
Proponents
Jack M. Stewart and Allan S. Zaremberg
Date
7-15-2005
Document Type
Initiative
Qualified
Failed to Qualify
Recommended Citation
Vote Requirement. Taxes. Redefinition of Fees/Charges. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. California Initiative 1144 (2005).
https://repository.uclawsf.edu/ca_ballot_inits/1304