Measure A

San Diego County Road Repair, Transit, Traffic Relief, Safety and Water Quality Measure

*PASSED*

Official Summary

Shall an ordinance be adopted to: repair roads, deteriorating bridges; relieve congestion; provide every community funds for pothole/street repairs; expand public transit, including improved services for seniors, disabled, students, veterans; reduce polluted runoff; preserve open space to protect water quality/reduce wildfires by enacting, with independent oversight/audits, a 40-year, half-cent local sales tax ($308 million annually) that Sacramento cannot take away?

• San Diego Registrar Summary
• full text
• Ballotpedia

Notes

• 2/3 approval needed to pass
• placed on ballot by SANDAG
• overseen by ITOC
  • 1% admin fee
  • increase sales tax by 0.5% for 40 years
    • statewide base sales tax rate is 7.5%
    • San Diego County is 8% (more in El Cajon, Vista, La Mesa, National City)
    • Exceptions to tax:
      • Sales of tangible personal property to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the County
      • Sales of property to be used outside the County that is shipped to a point outside of the County
      • The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this Ordinance.
      • A lease of tangible personal property that is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this Ordinance.
      • If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this Ordinance.
      • bonds would be issued payable from the sales tax proceeds
      • requires local agencies to match funding
      • ask SANDAG to use "best efforts" to complete Priority Corridor programs within 15 years: SR78 (HOV), I-5 (HOV, COASTER double tracking, add Fairgrounds Station), SR52 (HOV), Sorrento Valley Station relocation, new Purple Trolley Line, more Orange and Green and Blue Trolleys, SR 67 (widening), I-8 ("improvements"), SR94/125 (missing connectors), express service San Ysidro-Downtown-Old Town-Kearny Mesa and Iris Station-Otay Mesa
      • "goal" of 80%-100% local workers on capital projects
      • monies used for (min % of net revenue listed):
        • Local Infrastructure Projects (24 %):transit operations/management, transit youth passes, transit incentives for developers, natural habitat development/maintenance, build/maintain local roads, traffic light synchronization, sidewalks, bike paths, beach sand replenishment, greenhouse gas reduction plans, and prepare/implement watershed management plans.
        • Regional Corridors Projects: Transit Services - Capital (26.8 %): new and expanded transit services
        • Regional Corridors Projects: HOV Lanes (1o.8 %)
        • Regional Corridors Projects: Highways and Connectors (3.4 %)
        • Active Transportation Projects (3 %): bikeway facilities and connectivity improvements, pedestrian and walkable community projects, bicycle and pedestrian safety projects and programs, pedestrian grade separation projects, and traffic calming projects
        • Open Space Funding (11.1 %): implementation of the regional share of habitat conservation plans, including acquiring, managing, and monitoring conservation lands
        • Transit Operator Funding: New Transit Services (4.92 %): funding for the region’s transit operators for operation of new, expanded, or enhanced services
        • Transit Operator Funding: Advanced Transit Services (2.53 %)
        • Transit Operator Funding: Enhanced Local Bus Services (1.95 %)
        • Transit Operator Funding: Enhanced Trolley Services (1.95 %)
        • Transit Operator Funding: Enhanced COASTER and SPRINTER Services (0.55 %) - 6 additional one-way weekday trips on COASTER, "increased frequency and longer hours"
        • Grants Program: Rail/Road Grade Separation (5 %)
        • Grants Program: Arterial Traffic Signal Synchronization (1 %)
        • Grants Program: Specialized Transportation Projects (3 %): for projects and programs specifically designed to address the needs of transportation disadvantaged populations (seniors, students, disabled, low-income, veterans)

Measure A Debate

Measure MM

MiraCosta College Job Training, College Transfer, Veteran Support Measure

*PASSED*

Official Summary

To upgrade classrooms and career training facilities for science, healthcare, technology, advanced manufacturing, other growing local industries, provide job training/placement to Navy/ Marines/ other veterans, improve access to affordable higher education to local students, improve disabled access, repair, construct, acquire classrooms, facilities, sites/equipment, shall MiraCosta Community College District issue $455,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, subject to local control, requiring annual audits, and independent citizen oversight?

• San Diego Registrar text
• Ballotpedia
• Mira Costa Master Plan

Notes

• 55% approval needed to pass
• issue $455 Million in bonds
• **hadn't heard this before** annual property tax will be increased - estimated to be $15 per every $100,000 in assessed value
• The allocation of bond proceeds may be affected by the District’s receipt of State matching funds and the final costs of each project
• Projects **no allocation to any items, and basically all possible expenses except teacher/admin salaries are listed as options**:
  • Add classrooms and laboratories for high-demand courses in nursing, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and other skilled trades that serve the local economy.
  • Improve student safety and campus security systems, including security lighting, and emergency communications systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms and sprinklers.
  • Repair leaky roofs, worn out floors and restrooms, old rusty plumbing, and faulty electrical systems.
  • Update campus facilities to improve access for students with disabilities.
  • Update instructional technology in the classrooms for improved student learning in core subjects like math, science and technology.
  • Upgrade science center and labs to allow for state-of-the-art courses in biology, chemistry and physical sciences.
  • Expand and improve the Veterans’ Center, which provides job training, counseling, and support services to Navy, Marine, and other military veterans and their families.
  • Update classrooms, labs, libraries and computer systems to keep pace with technology.
  • Improve career training facilities for science, healthcare, technology and skilled trades to better prepare students and returning veterans for success in college and careers.
  • (listed in small print) In addition to the listed projects stated above, authorized projects also include the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational equipment, including interim funding incurred to advance fund projects from payment of the costs of preparation of all facility planning, fiscal reporting, facility studies, assessment reviews, facility master plan preparation and updates, environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring), design and construction documentation, and temporary housing of dislocated college activities caused by construction projects.
  • (listed in small print!) In addition to the projects listed above, repair, renovation and construction projects may include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following: renovation of student and staff restrooms; replace aging electrical and plumbing systems; repair and replacement of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; acquire vehicles; upgrade of facilities for energy efficiencies, including photovoltaic/solar installations; repair and replacement of worn-out and leaky roofs, windows, walls doors and drinking fountains; replace or remove outdated buildings and classrooms and construction of new classrooms and support buildings; installation of wiring and electrical systems to safely accommodate computers, technology and other electrical devices and needs; upgrade facilities to meet earthquake safety standards, current environmental sustainability and State compliance standards; repair and replacement of fire alarms, emergency communications and security systems; upgrading, resurfacing, replacing or relocating of hard courts, fields, turf and irrigation systems; install sod or artificial turf on athletic fields; upgrade classrooms; build or upgrade facilities; construct, expand or reconfigure facilities to create lecture classrooms; construct parking lots, upgrade, resurfacing and reconditioning existing parking lots; improve vehicular access and traffic circulation; improve pathways, such as sidewalks, pedestrian bridge, traffic center; improve drop-off zones, bus stops; repair, upgrade and install interior and exterior lighting systems; replace water lines and valves, gas and sewer lines and other plumbing systems; construct, upgrade, acquire or expand multi-use classrooms and labs, fine arts and visual and performing arts facilities, learning resources center, physical education/aquatic facilities, gym, locker rooms, field lights, bleachers, press box, track replacement, support buildings, student service/campus center and instructional buildings, campus police building, resource center, libraries, automotive building, athletic fields, student services buildings; improve water conservation and energy efficiency; acquire land; replace or upgrade outdated security and safety systems; replace existing window systems with energy-efficient systems to reduce costs; improve insulation, weatherproofing and roofs to reduce costs; improve access for the disabled; install and repair fire safety equipment, including alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and fire safety doors; replace broken concrete walks, deteriorated asphalt; replace/upgrade existing signage, bells and clocks; demolition of unsafe facilities; install new security systems, such as security (surveillance) cameras, burglar alarms, handrails, outdoor lighting, fencing, gates and classroom door locks; create outdoor study and gathering spaces; interior and exterior painting, wall and floor covering replacement; improve drainage systems to prevent flooding; upgrade roadway and pedestrian paths for improved safety and access for emergency vehicles, site parking, utilities and grounds.
  • The project list also includes the refinancing of outstanding lease obligations.
  • The upgrading of technology infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, upgrading classroom technology, expanding wireless internet access, acquire portable interface devices, servers, switches, routers, modules, sound projection systems, information systems, printers, digital white boards, upgrade voice-over-IP, communication systems, audio/visual and telecommunications systems, call manager and network security/firewall, Internet connectivity, wireless systems, technology infrastructure, and other miscellaneous IT and instructional equipment, DATA storage, fiber/copper infrastructure, phones, identity access cards and the creation.
  • The Project List includes the construction of buildings for general education classrooms, chemistry and biotechnology, allied health, arts/ media services, engineering, math, technology and applied sciences and physical education and kinesiology, and the renovation of facilities for student services, business and workforce development, biology and related sciences.
  • Necessary site preparation/restoration may Oceanside Campus ur in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation, utility lines, trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property.
  • Proceeds of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for the cost of District staff when performing work on or necessary and incidental to bond projects.

Proposition 55

Tax Extension to Fund Education and Healthcare.

"California Children's Education snd Health Care Protection Act of 2016"

initiative constitutional amendment

*PASSED*

Official Summary

Extends by twelve years the temporary personal income tax increases enacted in 2012 on earnings over $250,000, with revenues allocated to K–12 schools, California Community Colleges, and, in certain years, healthcare.

Fiscal Impact: Increased state revenues—$4 billion to $9 billion annually from 2019–2030—depending on economy and stock market. Increased funding for schools, community colleges, health care for low–income people, budget reserves, and debt payments.

• Official CA Voter Guide Summary
• Legislative Analyst Office Analysis
• Show Me The Money (as of Oct 22)
  • support: $56,750,000
  • oppose:  $3,000
• Ballotpedia Summary

Notes

• extends Prop 30 tax increase on taxable income for singles over $263k, joint over $526k, HOH over $340k:
  • extra 1% for $263k-$316k(s), $526k-$632k(j)
  • extra 2% for $316k-$526k(s), $632k-$1,053k(j)
  • extra 3% for over $526k(s), $1,053k(j)
• original hike enacted in 2012, set to expire 2018, this extends it through 2030
• affects approx 1.5% of taxpayers
• Allocates revenues: 89% K-12 schools, 11% California Community Colleges
• funding for health care up to $2 Billion, depending on whether general fund revenues exceed education spending plus cost of government programs in place on Jan 1, 2016. If so, 50% of the excess (up to $2 B) would go to Medi-Cal. The rest would go to budget reserves, debt payment and programs enacted since Jan 1, 2016.
• Prop 30 sales tax hike of .25% will expire at the end of 2016

Proposition 56

Cigarette Tax to Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research, and Law Enforcement.

"California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016"

initiative constitutional amendment & statute

*PASSED*

Official Summary

Increases cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack, with equivalent increase on other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes containing nicotine.

Fiscal Impact: Additional net state revenue of $1 billion to $1.4 billion in 2017–18, with potentially lower revenues in future years. Revenues would be used primarily to augment spending on health care for low–income Californians.

• Official CA Voter Guide Summary
• Legislative Analyst Office Analysis
• Show Me The Money (as of Oct 22)
  • support: $29,800,000
  • oppose:  $66,300,000
• Ballotpedia Summary

Notes

• tax on cigarettes, tobacco products (cigars, chewing tobacco, products containing at least 50% tobacco) and e-cigarettes (battery operated devices that turn liquid that may contain nicotine into a vapor)
• tax is actually paid to the Board of Equalization by the distributor, to receive the CA tobacco tax stamp, and they pass the cost on to the consumer
• current CA cigarette tax is 87 cents/pack cigarettes, equivalent to $1.37 for other tobacco products; national average is $1.60
• current federal tax on cigarettes is $1.01/pack
• plus sales tax (7.5%-10%)
• average cost $6/pack
• in 2013, 12% of CA adults smoke cigarettes, 4% e-cigarette users
• adds e-cigarettes in definition of "other tobacco products"
• also adds excise tax on distributors of $0.10 for each cigarette, $2.50 for products with '25' CA cigarette stamp, $2 for '20', $1 for '10' (including inventory on the first day of the quarter after this is enacted)
• use of funds:
  • replace revenues lost due to lower tobacco consumption (1988's Prop 99, 1998's Prop 10, state and local sales tax decreases)
  • 5% max - cost to administer the tax
  • $30 M - law enforcement of tobacco-related laws
  • $6 M - board to enforcetobacco-related laws
  • $6 M - DPH for tobacco-related law enforcement support
  • $6 M - Attorney General for tobacco-related law enforcement
  • $40 M - UC physician training
  • $30 M - DPH dental disease prevention education
  • $400 k - adit of agencies receiving funds
  • 82% of remaining - Medi-Cal
  • 11% of remaining - California Tobacco Control Program - DPH - tobacco prevention and control programs
  • 5% of remaining - UC tobacco related disease research
  • 2% of remaining - school programs to prevent and reduce use of tobacco products by young people
• exempt from Prop 98 education funding requirement

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Proposition 39 : Corporate Taxation and Energy Fund

Official title : Tax Treatment for Multistate Businesses. Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Funding. Initiative Statute.

State analysis      /    Money trail

Summary :

1. Requires multistate businesses to calculate their California income tax liability based on the percentage of their sales in California.
2. Repeals existing law giving multistate businesses an option to choose a tax liability formula that provides favorable tax treatment for businesses with property and payroll outside California.
3. Dedicates 50%, up to $550 million annually for 5 years for the purpose of funding projects that create energy efficiency and clean energy jobs in California. The rest would go in the General Fund.

Notes:

1. There is specific language related to large cable companies.
2. Eligible energy projects include:
   1. energy efficiency retrofits and alternative energy projects in public schools, colleges, universities, and other public facilities
   2. financial and technical assistance for energy retrofits
   3. job training and workforce development programs related to energy efficiency and alternative energy
   4. Expected increase in revenues of $1B annually. Currently $9.6B.

Proposition 38 : Income Tax Increase for Education

Official title : Tax to Fund Education and Early Childhood Programs. Initiative Statute.

State analysis     /    Money trail

Summary :

1. Increases personal income tax rates on annual earnings over $7,316 using sliding scale from .4% for lowest individual earners to 2.2% for individuals earning over $2.5 million, for 12 years.
2. During first four years, allocates 60% of revenues to K–12 schools, 30% to repaying state debt (focusing on education-related debt), and 10% to early childhood programs. Thereafter, allocates 85% of revenues to K–12 schools, 15% to early childhood programs.
3. Provides K–12 funds on school-specific, per-pupil basis, subject to local control, audits, and public input.
4. Prohibits state from directing new funds, can only be reallocated with ballot measure.

Notes:

• Details for income tax increases:
• 60% of taxpayers would have an increased tax bill
• Moneys for schools from this proposition are over and above current budget requirements for schools.
• Distribution of money to specific schools (not to the districts):
  1. 70% based on per-student grants based on each student's grades, used for instruction, school support staff (such as counselors and librarians), and parent engagement.
  2. 18% based on low income student population (based on how many qualify for free meals), used for instruction, school support staff (such as counselors and librarians), and parent engagement.
  3. 12% based on student population, used for training school staff and purchasing up-to-date technology and teaching materials.
  4. When the school governing board decides how to spend the funds, it must explain—publicly and online—how CETF school expenditures will improve educational outcomes and how those improved outcomes will be measured.
  5. All school districts must create and publish an online budget for each of their schools. The budget must show funding and expenditures at each school from all funding sources, broken down by various spending categories.
  6. up to 1 percent of a school district’s allocation to be spent on budgeting, reporting, and audit requirements. The measure prohibits CETF school funds from being used to provide salary or benefit increases unless the increases are provided to other like employees that are funded with non-CETF dollars.
  7. In the initial years, it is estimated that schools would receive approximately $1000 per student.
  8. Early childhood program funds are specifically allocated in 7 areas.
  9. State would be required to spend at least the same level of funding as in 2012-2013 in the future (roughly 1%) for ECE.
  10. ECE facility rating system introduced - higher rated facilities would get more money.
  11. Toddler program established.
  12. Initial additional revenue would be about $10B, $3B which could be used for General Fund.
  13. This proposition is funded by Molly Munger ($31M as of 10/10/12)

Proposition 30 : 2012 Budget Agreement - Income and Sales Tax Increases

Official title : Temporary Taxes to Fund Education. Guaranteed Local Public Safety Funding. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

State analysis    /    Money trail

Summary :

1. CA income tax increased for 7 years for  taxable income over $250k (approx 1% of taxpayers = 40% of CA income tax revenue)) from 2012 to 2018:
   1. single between $250k-$300k, up 1% (now 9.3%)
   2. joint  between $500k-$600k, up 1% (now 9.3%)
   3. HOH between $340k-$408k, up 1% (now 9.3%)
   4. single  between $300k-$500k, up 2% (now 9.3%)
   5. joint  between $600k-$1M, up 2% (now 9.3%)
   6. HOH  between $408k-$680k, up 2% (now 9.3%)
   7. single  over $500k up 3% (now 9.3%)
   8. joint  over $1M up 3% (now 9.3%)
   9. HOH over $680k up 3% (now 9.3%)
   10. single over $1M up 3% (now 10.3%)
   11. Increases sales and use tax by ¼ cent for 4 years, from 1/1/2013 through 12/31/2016.
   12. Allocates temporary tax revenues 89% to K–12 schools and 11% to community colleges.
   13. Permanently excludes the sales tax revenues redirected to local governments from the calculation of the minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges.
   14. Provisions concerning public safety services moved from state to local control in 2011 :
       1. Guarantees money to local government for public safety services moved from state to local control in 2011.
       2. Local governments would not be required to implement any future state laws that increase local costs to administer the program responsibilities transferred in 2011, unless the state provided additional money to pay for the increased costs. The measure requires the state to pay part of any new local costs that result from certain court actions and changes in federal statutes or regulations related to the transferred program responsibilities.
       3. Under the Constitution, the state must reimburse local governments when it imposes new responsibilities or “mandates” upon them. Under current law, the state could be required to provide local governments with additional funding (mandate reimbursements) to pay for some of the transferred program responsibilities. This measure specifies that the state would not be required to provide such mandate reimbursements.
       4. The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that all meetings of local legislative bodies be open and public. In the past, the state has reimbursed local governments for costs resulting from certain provisions of the Brown Act (such as the requirement to prepare and post agendas for public meetings). This measure specifies that the state would not be responsible for paying local agencies for the costs of following the open meeting procedures in the Brown Act.

Notes :

1. Expected to bring in $6 billion annually.
2. The 2012-2013 budget passed by the legislature assumes this will pass. If it doesn't, automatic spending cuts will happen to the tune of $6B.
3. Proposition 38 also deals with personal income tax increases. If both pass, the tax rate provisions of one with the higher number of votes would be implemented. If Prop 38 gets more votes and both pass, the trigger cuts of $6B would take place.
4. Trigger cut details:
   1. Schools and community colleges (K-14) - $5,354M
   2. University of California - $250M
   3. California State University - $250M
   4. Department of Developmental Services - $50M
   5. City police department grants - $20M
   6. CalFire - $10M
   7. DWR flood control programs - $7M
   8. Local water safety patrol grants - $5M
   9. Department of Fish and Game - $4M
   10. Department of Parks and Recreation - $2M
   11. DOJ law enforcement programs - $1M
   12. Public safety services that were transferred from state to local control in 2011 (roughly $6B):
       1. incarcerating certain adult offenders
       2. supervising parolees
       3. providing substance abuse treatment services