Secretary of State No.

184

Description

GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Establishes and defines annual appropriation limits on state and local governmental entities based on annual appropriations for prior fiscal year. Requires adjustments for changes in cost of living, population and other specified factors. Appropriation limits may be temporarily changed by vote of people. Requires revenues received in excess of appropriations permitted by this measure to be refunded by revision of tax rates or fee schedules within two fiscal years next following year excess created. With exceptions, provides for reimbursement of local governments for new programs or higher level of services mandated by state. Financial Impact: Indeterminable.

Proponents

Mr. Paul Gann, Founder People's Advocate Incorporated, P.O. Box 596, Carmichael, California 95608

Date

10-25-1978

Document Type

Initiative

Qualified

Failed to Qualify

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