Amended IN Assembly June 22, 2023 Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023 Amended IN Senate April 25, 2023 Amended IN Senate April 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 30, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 532Introduced by Senator Wiener(Coauthor: Assembly Member Ting)(Principal coauthors: Senators Becker and Cortese)(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Haney, Lee, Ting, and Wicks)February 14, 2023An act to amend Section 13119 of the Elections Code, relating to elections. Sections 30911, 30916, and 30920 of, and to add Section 30914.8 to, the Streets and Highways Code, relating to transportation, and making an appropriation therefor.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 532, as amended, Wiener. Ballot measures: local taxes. San Francisco Bay area toll bridges: toll increase: transit operating expenses.Existing law creates the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) as a regional agency in the 9-county San Francisco Bay area with comprehensive regional transportation planning and other related responsibilities. Existing law creates the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) as a separate entity governed by the same governing board as MTC and makes BATA responsible for the administration of toll revenues from the state-owned toll bridges in the San Francisco Bay area. Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to collect tolls on these state-owned toll bridges. Existing law requires those toll revenues to be deposited in the Bay Area Toll Account and requires BATA to control and maintain that account, as specified.This bill would, until December 31, 2028, require BATA to increase the toll rate for vehicles for crossing the state-owned toll bridges in the San Francisco Bay area by $1.50, as adjusted for inflation. The bill would require the revenues collected from this toll to be deposited in the Bay Area Toll Account, would continuously appropriate moneys from this toll increase and other specified tolls, and would require moneys from this toll to be transferred to MTC for allocation to transit operators that provide service within the San Francisco Bay area and that are experiencing a financial shortfall, as specified. The bill would direct MTC to require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation from the account to, on an annual basis, submit a 5-year projection of its operating needs, as specified.To the extent this bill would mandate that MTC or a transit operator provide a new program or higher level of service, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law requires that the ballots used when voting upon a measure proposed by a local governing body or submitted to the voters as an initiative or referendum measure, including a measure authorizing the issuance of bonds or the incurrence of debt, have printed on them a true and impartial statement describing the purpose of the measure. If the proposed measure imposes a tax or raises the rate of a tax, existing law requires the ballot to include in the statement of the measure the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied. Existing law requires the ballot label contain no more than 75 words.This bill would exempt from this requirement a measure that imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate or authorizes the issuance of bonds. If the proposed measure imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate, or authorizes the issuance of bonds, this bill would require that the ballot include in the statement of the measure to be voted on an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and the duration of the tax to be levied. This statement, which may contain bullet points, would not count toward any word limit that applies to the statement of the measure. If including the fiscal disclosure in the ballot would result in the total number of words on the ballot label to exceed the 75 word limit and would necessitate the printing of an extra ballot card compared to the ballot labels not exceeding the 75 word limit, the type size of the fiscal disclosure may be reduced by the minimal amount needed to stop from necessitating an extra ballot card, as long as the type size is no smaller than 8-point, and as long as the type size is reduced by the same amount for all ballot measures.By imposing new duties on local elections officials, the bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY2/3 Appropriation: NOYES Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Public Transportation Emergency Act.SEC. 2. Section 30911 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:30911. (a) The authority shall control and maintain the Bay Area Toll Account and other subaccounts it deems necessary and appropriate to document toll revenue and operating expenditures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.(b) (1) After providing for expenditures pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30912 and for operating assistance pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 30914 and subdivision (c) of Section 30914.7 and after the requirements of any bond resolution or indenture of the authority for any outstanding revenue bonds have been met, the authority shall transfer on a regularly scheduled basis as set forth in the authoritys annual budget resolution, the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8 to the commission. The funds transferred are continuously appropriated to the commission shall be expended to expend for the purposes specified in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7. 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8. After the commission makes a determination that the projects and programs funded by the commission have been completed, the revenues transferred to the commission shall be expended by the commission for supplemental funding for the projects and programs identified in subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7 if the voters approve a toll increase authorized pursuant to Section 30923.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and subdivision (a) of Section 30914 include all revenues accruing since January 1, 1989.SEC. 3. Section 30914.8 is added to the Streets and Highways Code, to read:30914.8. (a) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission shall, from proceeds of the toll imposed pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 30916 and transferred pursuant to Section 30911, provide funding to transit operators that provide service within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and that are experiencing a financial shortfall. A transit operator shall only be eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section if it operates fixed-route public transit services within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and does not directly receive the majority of its revenues from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District.(b) The commission shall annually distribute at least 90 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to eligible transit operators in order to avoid service cuts and maintain operations, including safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness services and improvements. The commission may only allocate funds pursuant to this subdivision to a transit operator after it makes a determination that the funds are necessary to avoid service cuts relative to service levels provided by that transit operator during 202223 fiscal year. In providing allocations pursuant to this subdivision, the commission shall prioritize averting service cuts for transit operators that serve the highest number of transit riders. The commission shall also take into consideration the extent of local funding to support transit service and may also consider operator fares and other sources of revenue.(c) The commission shall annually distribute no more than 10 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to assist eligible transit operators with restoring or reconfiguring service above levels provided during the 202223 fiscal year or for the purpose of funding initiatives to transform transit service pursuant to the commissions adopted Transit Transformation Action Plan, or to make specific safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness improvements.(d) The commission shall require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section to, on an annual basis, submit a five-year projection of its operating needs. This projection of operating needs shall be based on standardized assumptions and guidance developed by the commission in collaboration with transit operators. The commission may reasonably audit, request revision to, or directly amend operating needs projections if appropriate or necessary to ensure consistency of assumptions and fairness across transit operators.SEC. 4. Section 30916 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:30916. (a) The base toll rate for vehicles crossing the state-owned toll bridges within the geographic jurisdiction of the commission as of January 1, 2003, is as follows:Number of AxlesToll Two axles$1.00Three axles3.00Four axles5.25Five axles8.25Six axles9.00Seven axles & more10.50(b) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30921, commencing July 1, 2004, the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) is as follows:Number of axlesToll Two axles$ 2.00Three axles4.00Four axles6.25Five axles9.25Six axles10.00Seven axles & more11.50(c) (1) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30923, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by the amount approved by the voters pursuant to Section 30923. The authority may, beginning six months after the election approving the toll increase, phase in the toll increase over a period of time and may adjust the toll increase for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index after the toll increase has been phased in completely.(2) Revenue generated from the adjustment of the toll to account for inflation pursuant to paragraph (1) may be expended for the following purposes:(A) Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation necessary to preserve, protect, and replace the bridge structures consistent with subdivision (b) of Section 30950.3.(B) Supplemental funding for the projects and programs authorized pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7.(d) The authority shall increase the amount of the toll only if required to meet its obligations on any bonds or to satisfy its covenants under any bond resolution or indenture. The authority shall hold a public hearing before adopting a toll schedule reflecting the increased toll charge.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the adoption of either a discounted commute rate for two-axle vehicles or of special provisions for high-occupancy vehicles under terms and conditions prescribed by the authority in consultation with the department.(f) (1) Beginning January 1, 2024, and until December 31, 2028, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50).(2) The authority shall adjust the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) on an annual basis for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index.(3) Notwithstanding Section 30918, the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not be reduced without statutory authorization by the Legislature.(4) This subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2029.SEC. 5. Section 30920 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:30920. The authority may issue toll bridge revenue bonds to finance any or all of the projects, projects and purposes, including those specified in Sections 30913, 30914, and 30914.7, and 30914.8, if the issuance of the bonds does not adversely affect the minimum amount of toll revenue proceeds designated in Section 30913 and in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of, and subdivision (b) of, Section 30914 for rail extension and improvement projects and transit projects to reduce vehicular traffic. A determination of the authority that a specific project or projects or purposes shall have no adverse effect will be binding and conclusive in all respects.SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.Section 13119 of the Elections Code is amended to read:13119.(a)The ballots used when voting upon a measure proposed by a local governing body or submitted to the voters as an initiative or referendum measure pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 9000) shall have printed on them the words Shall the measure (stating the nature thereof) be adopted? To the right or below the statement of the measure to be voted on, the words Yes and No shall be printed on separate lines, with voting targets. If a voter marks the voting target next to the printed word Yes, the voters vote shall be counted in favor of the adoption of the measure. If a voter marks the voting target next to the printed word No, the voters vote shall be counted against its adoption.(b)(1)Except for a measure described in paragraph (2), if the proposed measure imposes a tax or raises the rate of a tax, the ballot shall include in the statement of the measure to be voted on an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied.(2)If the proposed measure imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate, or authorizes the issuance of bonds, the ballot shall include in the statement of the measure to be voted on a fiscal disclosure that includes an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied.(3)This fiscal disclosure in paragraph (2), which may contain bullet points, does not count toward any word limit that applies to the statement of the measure.(4)If including the fiscal disclosure in the ballot as required by this section would cause the total number of words on the ballot label to exceed the applicable word limit for the ballot label and would necessitate the printing of an extra ballot card compared to the ballot labels not exceeding the applicable word limit, the type size of the fiscal disclosure may be reduced by the minimal amount needed to stop from necessitating an extra ballot card, as long as the type size is no smaller than 8-point, and as long as the type size is reduced by the same amount for all ballot measures.(c)The statement of the measure shall be a true and impartial synopsis of the purpose of the proposed measure, and shall be in language that is neither argumentative nor likely to create prejudice for or against the measure.(d)Any estimate or projection included in the statement of the measure pursuant to this section, or included in the statement required pursuant to Section 9401, shall not restrict or limit the tax imposed in accordance with the measure.(e)For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1)Local governing body means the governing body of a city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county, or district, including a school district.(2)Target means an object designated as the aim for a voter to make a vote selection.SEC. 2.If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SEC. 3.It is the intent of the Legislature that elections officials prepare ballot materials for the March 5, 2024, primary election in compliance with this act.
Amended IN Assembly June 22, 2023 Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023 Amended IN Senate April 25, 2023 Amended IN Senate April 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 30, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 532Introduced by Senator Wiener(Coauthor: Assembly Member Ting)(Principal coauthors: Senators Becker and Cortese)(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Haney, Lee, Ting, and Wicks)February 14, 2023An act to amend Section 13119 of the Elections Code, relating to elections. Sections 30911, 30916, and 30920 of, and to add Section 30914.8 to, the Streets and Highways Code, relating to transportation, and making an appropriation therefor.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 532, as amended, Wiener. Ballot measures: local taxes. San Francisco Bay area toll bridges: toll increase: transit operating expenses.Existing law creates the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) as a regional agency in the 9-county San Francisco Bay area with comprehensive regional transportation planning and other related responsibilities. Existing law creates the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) as a separate entity governed by the same governing board as MTC and makes BATA responsible for the administration of toll revenues from the state-owned toll bridges in the San Francisco Bay area. Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to collect tolls on these state-owned toll bridges. Existing law requires those toll revenues to be deposited in the Bay Area Toll Account and requires BATA to control and maintain that account, as specified.This bill would, until December 31, 2028, require BATA to increase the toll rate for vehicles for crossing the state-owned toll bridges in the San Francisco Bay area by $1.50, as adjusted for inflation. The bill would require the revenues collected from this toll to be deposited in the Bay Area Toll Account, would continuously appropriate moneys from this toll increase and other specified tolls, and would require moneys from this toll to be transferred to MTC for allocation to transit operators that provide service within the San Francisco Bay area and that are experiencing a financial shortfall, as specified. The bill would direct MTC to require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation from the account to, on an annual basis, submit a 5-year projection of its operating needs, as specified.To the extent this bill would mandate that MTC or a transit operator provide a new program or higher level of service, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law requires that the ballots used when voting upon a measure proposed by a local governing body or submitted to the voters as an initiative or referendum measure, including a measure authorizing the issuance of bonds or the incurrence of debt, have printed on them a true and impartial statement describing the purpose of the measure. If the proposed measure imposes a tax or raises the rate of a tax, existing law requires the ballot to include in the statement of the measure the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied. Existing law requires the ballot label contain no more than 75 words.This bill would exempt from this requirement a measure that imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate or authorizes the issuance of bonds. If the proposed measure imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate, or authorizes the issuance of bonds, this bill would require that the ballot include in the statement of the measure to be voted on an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and the duration of the tax to be levied. This statement, which may contain bullet points, would not count toward any word limit that applies to the statement of the measure. If including the fiscal disclosure in the ballot would result in the total number of words on the ballot label to exceed the 75 word limit and would necessitate the printing of an extra ballot card compared to the ballot labels not exceeding the 75 word limit, the type size of the fiscal disclosure may be reduced by the minimal amount needed to stop from necessitating an extra ballot card, as long as the type size is no smaller than 8-point, and as long as the type size is reduced by the same amount for all ballot measures.By imposing new duties on local elections officials, the bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY2/3 Appropriation: NOYES Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Amended IN Assembly June 22, 2023 Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023 Amended IN Senate April 25, 2023 Amended IN Senate April 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 30, 2023
Amended IN Assembly June 22, 2023
Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023
Amended IN Senate April 25, 2023
Amended IN Senate April 13, 2023
Amended IN Senate March 30, 2023
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 532
Introduced by Senator Wiener(Coauthor: Assembly Member Ting)(Principal coauthors: Senators Becker and Cortese)(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Haney, Lee, Ting, and Wicks)February 14, 2023
Introduced by Senator Wiener(Coauthor: Assembly Member Ting)(Principal coauthors: Senators Becker and Cortese)(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Haney, Lee, Ting, and Wicks)
February 14, 2023
An act to amend Section 13119 of the Elections Code, relating to elections. Sections 30911, 30916, and 30920 of, and to add Section 30914.8 to, the Streets and Highways Code, relating to transportation, and making an appropriation therefor.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 532, as amended, Wiener. Ballot measures: local taxes. San Francisco Bay area toll bridges: toll increase: transit operating expenses.
Existing law creates the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) as a regional agency in the 9-county San Francisco Bay area with comprehensive regional transportation planning and other related responsibilities. Existing law creates the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) as a separate entity governed by the same governing board as MTC and makes BATA responsible for the administration of toll revenues from the state-owned toll bridges in the San Francisco Bay area. Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to collect tolls on these state-owned toll bridges. Existing law requires those toll revenues to be deposited in the Bay Area Toll Account and requires BATA to control and maintain that account, as specified.This bill would, until December 31, 2028, require BATA to increase the toll rate for vehicles for crossing the state-owned toll bridges in the San Francisco Bay area by $1.50, as adjusted for inflation. The bill would require the revenues collected from this toll to be deposited in the Bay Area Toll Account, would continuously appropriate moneys from this toll increase and other specified tolls, and would require moneys from this toll to be transferred to MTC for allocation to transit operators that provide service within the San Francisco Bay area and that are experiencing a financial shortfall, as specified. The bill would direct MTC to require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation from the account to, on an annual basis, submit a 5-year projection of its operating needs, as specified.To the extent this bill would mandate that MTC or a transit operator provide a new program or higher level of service, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law requires that the ballots used when voting upon a measure proposed by a local governing body or submitted to the voters as an initiative or referendum measure, including a measure authorizing the issuance of bonds or the incurrence of debt, have printed on them a true and impartial statement describing the purpose of the measure. If the proposed measure imposes a tax or raises the rate of a tax, existing law requires the ballot to include in the statement of the measure the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied. Existing law requires the ballot label contain no more than 75 words.This bill would exempt from this requirement a measure that imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate or authorizes the issuance of bonds. If the proposed measure imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate, or authorizes the issuance of bonds, this bill would require that the ballot include in the statement of the measure to be voted on an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and the duration of the tax to be levied. This statement, which may contain bullet points, would not count toward any word limit that applies to the statement of the measure. If including the fiscal disclosure in the ballot would result in the total number of words on the ballot label to exceed the 75 word limit and would necessitate the printing of an extra ballot card compared to the ballot labels not exceeding the 75 word limit, the type size of the fiscal disclosure may be reduced by the minimal amount needed to stop from necessitating an extra ballot card, as long as the type size is no smaller than 8-point, and as long as the type size is reduced by the same amount for all ballot measures.By imposing new duties on local elections officials, the bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law creates the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) as a regional agency in the 9-county San Francisco Bay area with comprehensive regional transportation planning and other related responsibilities. Existing law creates the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) as a separate entity governed by the same governing board as MTC and makes BATA responsible for the administration of toll revenues from the state-owned toll bridges in the San Francisco Bay area. Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to collect tolls on these state-owned toll bridges. Existing law requires those toll revenues to be deposited in the Bay Area Toll Account and requires BATA to control and maintain that account, as specified.
This bill would, until December 31, 2028, require BATA to increase the toll rate for vehicles for crossing the state-owned toll bridges in the San Francisco Bay area by $1.50, as adjusted for inflation. The bill would require the revenues collected from this toll to be deposited in the Bay Area Toll Account, would continuously appropriate moneys from this toll increase and other specified tolls, and would require moneys from this toll to be transferred to MTC for allocation to transit operators that provide service within the San Francisco Bay area and that are experiencing a financial shortfall, as specified. The bill would direct MTC to require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation from the account to, on an annual basis, submit a 5-year projection of its operating needs, as specified.
To the extent this bill would mandate that MTC or a transit operator provide a new program or higher level of service, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law requires that the ballots used when voting upon a measure proposed by a local governing body or submitted to the voters as an initiative or referendum measure, including a measure authorizing the issuance of bonds or the incurrence of debt, have printed on them a true and impartial statement describing the purpose of the measure. If the proposed measure imposes a tax or raises the rate of a tax, existing law requires the ballot to include in the statement of the measure the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied. Existing law requires the ballot label contain no more than 75 words.
This bill would exempt from this requirement a measure that imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate or authorizes the issuance of bonds. If the proposed measure imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate, or authorizes the issuance of bonds, this bill would require that the ballot include in the statement of the measure to be voted on an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and the duration of the tax to be levied. This statement, which may contain bullet points, would not count toward any word limit that applies to the statement of the measure. If including the fiscal disclosure in the ballot would result in the total number of words on the ballot label to exceed the 75 word limit and would necessitate the printing of an extra ballot card compared to the ballot labels not exceeding the 75 word limit, the type size of the fiscal disclosure may be reduced by the minimal amount needed to stop from necessitating an extra ballot card, as long as the type size is no smaller than 8-point, and as long as the type size is reduced by the same amount for all ballot measures.
By imposing new duties on local elections officials, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Public Transportation Emergency Act.SEC. 2. Section 30911 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:30911. (a) The authority shall control and maintain the Bay Area Toll Account and other subaccounts it deems necessary and appropriate to document toll revenue and operating expenditures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.(b) (1) After providing for expenditures pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30912 and for operating assistance pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 30914 and subdivision (c) of Section 30914.7 and after the requirements of any bond resolution or indenture of the authority for any outstanding revenue bonds have been met, the authority shall transfer on a regularly scheduled basis as set forth in the authoritys annual budget resolution, the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8 to the commission. The funds transferred are continuously appropriated to the commission shall be expended to expend for the purposes specified in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7. 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8. After the commission makes a determination that the projects and programs funded by the commission have been completed, the revenues transferred to the commission shall be expended by the commission for supplemental funding for the projects and programs identified in subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7 if the voters approve a toll increase authorized pursuant to Section 30923.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and subdivision (a) of Section 30914 include all revenues accruing since January 1, 1989.SEC. 3. Section 30914.8 is added to the Streets and Highways Code, to read:30914.8. (a) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission shall, from proceeds of the toll imposed pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 30916 and transferred pursuant to Section 30911, provide funding to transit operators that provide service within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and that are experiencing a financial shortfall. A transit operator shall only be eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section if it operates fixed-route public transit services within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and does not directly receive the majority of its revenues from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District.(b) The commission shall annually distribute at least 90 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to eligible transit operators in order to avoid service cuts and maintain operations, including safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness services and improvements. The commission may only allocate funds pursuant to this subdivision to a transit operator after it makes a determination that the funds are necessary to avoid service cuts relative to service levels provided by that transit operator during 202223 fiscal year. In providing allocations pursuant to this subdivision, the commission shall prioritize averting service cuts for transit operators that serve the highest number of transit riders. The commission shall also take into consideration the extent of local funding to support transit service and may also consider operator fares and other sources of revenue.(c) The commission shall annually distribute no more than 10 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to assist eligible transit operators with restoring or reconfiguring service above levels provided during the 202223 fiscal year or for the purpose of funding initiatives to transform transit service pursuant to the commissions adopted Transit Transformation Action Plan, or to make specific safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness improvements.(d) The commission shall require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section to, on an annual basis, submit a five-year projection of its operating needs. This projection of operating needs shall be based on standardized assumptions and guidance developed by the commission in collaboration with transit operators. The commission may reasonably audit, request revision to, or directly amend operating needs projections if appropriate or necessary to ensure consistency of assumptions and fairness across transit operators.SEC. 4. Section 30916 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:30916. (a) The base toll rate for vehicles crossing the state-owned toll bridges within the geographic jurisdiction of the commission as of January 1, 2003, is as follows:Number of AxlesToll Two axles$1.00Three axles3.00Four axles5.25Five axles8.25Six axles9.00Seven axles & more10.50(b) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30921, commencing July 1, 2004, the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) is as follows:Number of axlesToll Two axles$ 2.00Three axles4.00Four axles6.25Five axles9.25Six axles10.00Seven axles & more11.50(c) (1) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30923, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by the amount approved by the voters pursuant to Section 30923. The authority may, beginning six months after the election approving the toll increase, phase in the toll increase over a period of time and may adjust the toll increase for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index after the toll increase has been phased in completely.(2) Revenue generated from the adjustment of the toll to account for inflation pursuant to paragraph (1) may be expended for the following purposes:(A) Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation necessary to preserve, protect, and replace the bridge structures consistent with subdivision (b) of Section 30950.3.(B) Supplemental funding for the projects and programs authorized pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7.(d) The authority shall increase the amount of the toll only if required to meet its obligations on any bonds or to satisfy its covenants under any bond resolution or indenture. The authority shall hold a public hearing before adopting a toll schedule reflecting the increased toll charge.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the adoption of either a discounted commute rate for two-axle vehicles or of special provisions for high-occupancy vehicles under terms and conditions prescribed by the authority in consultation with the department.(f) (1) Beginning January 1, 2024, and until December 31, 2028, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50).(2) The authority shall adjust the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) on an annual basis for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index.(3) Notwithstanding Section 30918, the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not be reduced without statutory authorization by the Legislature.(4) This subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2029.SEC. 5. Section 30920 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:30920. The authority may issue toll bridge revenue bonds to finance any or all of the projects, projects and purposes, including those specified in Sections 30913, 30914, and 30914.7, and 30914.8, if the issuance of the bonds does not adversely affect the minimum amount of toll revenue proceeds designated in Section 30913 and in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of, and subdivision (b) of, Section 30914 for rail extension and improvement projects and transit projects to reduce vehicular traffic. A determination of the authority that a specific project or projects or purposes shall have no adverse effect will be binding and conclusive in all respects.SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.Section 13119 of the Elections Code is amended to read:13119.(a)The ballots used when voting upon a measure proposed by a local governing body or submitted to the voters as an initiative or referendum measure pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 9000) shall have printed on them the words Shall the measure (stating the nature thereof) be adopted? To the right or below the statement of the measure to be voted on, the words Yes and No shall be printed on separate lines, with voting targets. If a voter marks the voting target next to the printed word Yes, the voters vote shall be counted in favor of the adoption of the measure. If a voter marks the voting target next to the printed word No, the voters vote shall be counted against its adoption.(b)(1)Except for a measure described in paragraph (2), if the proposed measure imposes a tax or raises the rate of a tax, the ballot shall include in the statement of the measure to be voted on an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied.(2)If the proposed measure imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate, or authorizes the issuance of bonds, the ballot shall include in the statement of the measure to be voted on a fiscal disclosure that includes an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied.(3)This fiscal disclosure in paragraph (2), which may contain bullet points, does not count toward any word limit that applies to the statement of the measure.(4)If including the fiscal disclosure in the ballot as required by this section would cause the total number of words on the ballot label to exceed the applicable word limit for the ballot label and would necessitate the printing of an extra ballot card compared to the ballot labels not exceeding the applicable word limit, the type size of the fiscal disclosure may be reduced by the minimal amount needed to stop from necessitating an extra ballot card, as long as the type size is no smaller than 8-point, and as long as the type size is reduced by the same amount for all ballot measures.(c)The statement of the measure shall be a true and impartial synopsis of the purpose of the proposed measure, and shall be in language that is neither argumentative nor likely to create prejudice for or against the measure.(d)Any estimate or projection included in the statement of the measure pursuant to this section, or included in the statement required pursuant to Section 9401, shall not restrict or limit the tax imposed in accordance with the measure.(e)For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1)Local governing body means the governing body of a city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county, or district, including a school district.(2)Target means an object designated as the aim for a voter to make a vote selection.SEC. 2.If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SEC. 3.It is the intent of the Legislature that elections officials prepare ballot materials for the March 5, 2024, primary election in compliance with this act.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Public Transportation Emergency Act.
SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Public Transportation Emergency Act.
SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Public Transportation Emergency Act.
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SEC. 2. Section 30911 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:30911. (a) The authority shall control and maintain the Bay Area Toll Account and other subaccounts it deems necessary and appropriate to document toll revenue and operating expenditures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.(b) (1) After providing for expenditures pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30912 and for operating assistance pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 30914 and subdivision (c) of Section 30914.7 and after the requirements of any bond resolution or indenture of the authority for any outstanding revenue bonds have been met, the authority shall transfer on a regularly scheduled basis as set forth in the authoritys annual budget resolution, the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8 to the commission. The funds transferred are continuously appropriated to the commission shall be expended to expend for the purposes specified in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7. 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8. After the commission makes a determination that the projects and programs funded by the commission have been completed, the revenues transferred to the commission shall be expended by the commission for supplemental funding for the projects and programs identified in subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7 if the voters approve a toll increase authorized pursuant to Section 30923.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and subdivision (a) of Section 30914 include all revenues accruing since January 1, 1989.
SEC. 2. Section 30911 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:
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30911. (a) The authority shall control and maintain the Bay Area Toll Account and other subaccounts it deems necessary and appropriate to document toll revenue and operating expenditures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.(b) (1) After providing for expenditures pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30912 and for operating assistance pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 30914 and subdivision (c) of Section 30914.7 and after the requirements of any bond resolution or indenture of the authority for any outstanding revenue bonds have been met, the authority shall transfer on a regularly scheduled basis as set forth in the authoritys annual budget resolution, the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8 to the commission. The funds transferred are continuously appropriated to the commission shall be expended to expend for the purposes specified in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7. 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8. After the commission makes a determination that the projects and programs funded by the commission have been completed, the revenues transferred to the commission shall be expended by the commission for supplemental funding for the projects and programs identified in subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7 if the voters approve a toll increase authorized pursuant to Section 30923.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and subdivision (a) of Section 30914 include all revenues accruing since January 1, 1989.
30911. (a) The authority shall control and maintain the Bay Area Toll Account and other subaccounts it deems necessary and appropriate to document toll revenue and operating expenditures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.(b) (1) After providing for expenditures pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30912 and for operating assistance pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 30914 and subdivision (c) of Section 30914.7 and after the requirements of any bond resolution or indenture of the authority for any outstanding revenue bonds have been met, the authority shall transfer on a regularly scheduled basis as set forth in the authoritys annual budget resolution, the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8 to the commission. The funds transferred are continuously appropriated to the commission shall be expended to expend for the purposes specified in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7. 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8. After the commission makes a determination that the projects and programs funded by the commission have been completed, the revenues transferred to the commission shall be expended by the commission for supplemental funding for the projects and programs identified in subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7 if the voters approve a toll increase authorized pursuant to Section 30923.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and subdivision (a) of Section 30914 include all revenues accruing since January 1, 1989.
30911. (a) The authority shall control and maintain the Bay Area Toll Account and other subaccounts it deems necessary and appropriate to document toll revenue and operating expenditures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.(b) (1) After providing for expenditures pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30912 and for operating assistance pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 30914 and subdivision (c) of Section 30914.7 and after the requirements of any bond resolution or indenture of the authority for any outstanding revenue bonds have been met, the authority shall transfer on a regularly scheduled basis as set forth in the authoritys annual budget resolution, the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8 to the commission. The funds transferred are continuously appropriated to the commission shall be expended to expend for the purposes specified in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7. 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8. After the commission makes a determination that the projects and programs funded by the commission have been completed, the revenues transferred to the commission shall be expended by the commission for supplemental funding for the projects and programs identified in subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7 if the voters approve a toll increase authorized pursuant to Section 30923.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and subdivision (a) of Section 30914 include all revenues accruing since January 1, 1989.
30911. (a) The authority shall control and maintain the Bay Area Toll Account and other subaccounts it deems necessary and appropriate to document toll revenue and operating expenditures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
(b) (1) After providing for expenditures pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30912 and for operating assistance pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 30914 and subdivision (c) of Section 30914.7 and after the requirements of any bond resolution or indenture of the authority for any outstanding revenue bonds have been met, the authority shall transfer on a regularly scheduled basis as set forth in the authoritys annual budget resolution, the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8 to the commission. The funds transferred are continuously appropriated to the commission shall be expended to expend for the purposes specified in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and Sections 30914 and 30914.7. 30914, 30914.7, and 30914.8. After the commission makes a determination that the projects and programs funded by the commission have been completed, the revenues transferred to the commission shall be expended by the commission for supplemental funding for the projects and programs identified in subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7 if the voters approve a toll increase authorized pursuant to Section 30923.
(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the revenues defined in subdivision (b) of Section 30913 and subdivision (a) of Section 30914 include all revenues accruing since January 1, 1989.
SEC. 3. Section 30914.8 is added to the Streets and Highways Code, to read:30914.8. (a) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission shall, from proceeds of the toll imposed pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 30916 and transferred pursuant to Section 30911, provide funding to transit operators that provide service within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and that are experiencing a financial shortfall. A transit operator shall only be eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section if it operates fixed-route public transit services within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and does not directly receive the majority of its revenues from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District.(b) The commission shall annually distribute at least 90 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to eligible transit operators in order to avoid service cuts and maintain operations, including safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness services and improvements. The commission may only allocate funds pursuant to this subdivision to a transit operator after it makes a determination that the funds are necessary to avoid service cuts relative to service levels provided by that transit operator during 202223 fiscal year. In providing allocations pursuant to this subdivision, the commission shall prioritize averting service cuts for transit operators that serve the highest number of transit riders. The commission shall also take into consideration the extent of local funding to support transit service and may also consider operator fares and other sources of revenue.(c) The commission shall annually distribute no more than 10 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to assist eligible transit operators with restoring or reconfiguring service above levels provided during the 202223 fiscal year or for the purpose of funding initiatives to transform transit service pursuant to the commissions adopted Transit Transformation Action Plan, or to make specific safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness improvements.(d) The commission shall require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section to, on an annual basis, submit a five-year projection of its operating needs. This projection of operating needs shall be based on standardized assumptions and guidance developed by the commission in collaboration with transit operators. The commission may reasonably audit, request revision to, or directly amend operating needs projections if appropriate or necessary to ensure consistency of assumptions and fairness across transit operators.
SEC. 3. Section 30914.8 is added to the Streets and Highways Code, to read:
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30914.8. (a) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission shall, from proceeds of the toll imposed pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 30916 and transferred pursuant to Section 30911, provide funding to transit operators that provide service within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and that are experiencing a financial shortfall. A transit operator shall only be eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section if it operates fixed-route public transit services within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and does not directly receive the majority of its revenues from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District.(b) The commission shall annually distribute at least 90 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to eligible transit operators in order to avoid service cuts and maintain operations, including safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness services and improvements. The commission may only allocate funds pursuant to this subdivision to a transit operator after it makes a determination that the funds are necessary to avoid service cuts relative to service levels provided by that transit operator during 202223 fiscal year. In providing allocations pursuant to this subdivision, the commission shall prioritize averting service cuts for transit operators that serve the highest number of transit riders. The commission shall also take into consideration the extent of local funding to support transit service and may also consider operator fares and other sources of revenue.(c) The commission shall annually distribute no more than 10 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to assist eligible transit operators with restoring or reconfiguring service above levels provided during the 202223 fiscal year or for the purpose of funding initiatives to transform transit service pursuant to the commissions adopted Transit Transformation Action Plan, or to make specific safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness improvements.(d) The commission shall require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section to, on an annual basis, submit a five-year projection of its operating needs. This projection of operating needs shall be based on standardized assumptions and guidance developed by the commission in collaboration with transit operators. The commission may reasonably audit, request revision to, or directly amend operating needs projections if appropriate or necessary to ensure consistency of assumptions and fairness across transit operators.
30914.8. (a) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission shall, from proceeds of the toll imposed pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 30916 and transferred pursuant to Section 30911, provide funding to transit operators that provide service within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and that are experiencing a financial shortfall. A transit operator shall only be eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section if it operates fixed-route public transit services within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and does not directly receive the majority of its revenues from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District.(b) The commission shall annually distribute at least 90 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to eligible transit operators in order to avoid service cuts and maintain operations, including safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness services and improvements. The commission may only allocate funds pursuant to this subdivision to a transit operator after it makes a determination that the funds are necessary to avoid service cuts relative to service levels provided by that transit operator during 202223 fiscal year. In providing allocations pursuant to this subdivision, the commission shall prioritize averting service cuts for transit operators that serve the highest number of transit riders. The commission shall also take into consideration the extent of local funding to support transit service and may also consider operator fares and other sources of revenue.(c) The commission shall annually distribute no more than 10 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to assist eligible transit operators with restoring or reconfiguring service above levels provided during the 202223 fiscal year or for the purpose of funding initiatives to transform transit service pursuant to the commissions adopted Transit Transformation Action Plan, or to make specific safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness improvements.(d) The commission shall require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section to, on an annual basis, submit a five-year projection of its operating needs. This projection of operating needs shall be based on standardized assumptions and guidance developed by the commission in collaboration with transit operators. The commission may reasonably audit, request revision to, or directly amend operating needs projections if appropriate or necessary to ensure consistency of assumptions and fairness across transit operators.
30914.8. (a) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission shall, from proceeds of the toll imposed pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 30916 and transferred pursuant to Section 30911, provide funding to transit operators that provide service within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and that are experiencing a financial shortfall. A transit operator shall only be eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section if it operates fixed-route public transit services within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and does not directly receive the majority of its revenues from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District.(b) The commission shall annually distribute at least 90 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to eligible transit operators in order to avoid service cuts and maintain operations, including safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness services and improvements. The commission may only allocate funds pursuant to this subdivision to a transit operator after it makes a determination that the funds are necessary to avoid service cuts relative to service levels provided by that transit operator during 202223 fiscal year. In providing allocations pursuant to this subdivision, the commission shall prioritize averting service cuts for transit operators that serve the highest number of transit riders. The commission shall also take into consideration the extent of local funding to support transit service and may also consider operator fares and other sources of revenue.(c) The commission shall annually distribute no more than 10 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to assist eligible transit operators with restoring or reconfiguring service above levels provided during the 202223 fiscal year or for the purpose of funding initiatives to transform transit service pursuant to the commissions adopted Transit Transformation Action Plan, or to make specific safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness improvements.(d) The commission shall require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section to, on an annual basis, submit a five-year projection of its operating needs. This projection of operating needs shall be based on standardized assumptions and guidance developed by the commission in collaboration with transit operators. The commission may reasonably audit, request revision to, or directly amend operating needs projections if appropriate or necessary to ensure consistency of assumptions and fairness across transit operators.
30914.8. (a) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission shall, from proceeds of the toll imposed pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 30916 and transferred pursuant to Section 30911, provide funding to transit operators that provide service within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and that are experiencing a financial shortfall. A transit operator shall only be eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section if it operates fixed-route public transit services within the commissions geographic jurisdiction and does not directly receive the majority of its revenues from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District.
(b) The commission shall annually distribute at least 90 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to eligible transit operators in order to avoid service cuts and maintain operations, including safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness services and improvements. The commission may only allocate funds pursuant to this subdivision to a transit operator after it makes a determination that the funds are necessary to avoid service cuts relative to service levels provided by that transit operator during 202223 fiscal year. In providing allocations pursuant to this subdivision, the commission shall prioritize averting service cuts for transit operators that serve the highest number of transit riders. The commission shall also take into consideration the extent of local funding to support transit service and may also consider operator fares and other sources of revenue.
(c) The commission shall annually distribute no more than 10 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) to assist eligible transit operators with restoring or reconfiguring service above levels provided during the 202223 fiscal year or for the purpose of funding initiatives to transform transit service pursuant to the commissions adopted Transit Transformation Action Plan, or to make specific safety, security, reliability, or cleanliness improvements.
(d) The commission shall require each transit operator eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to this section to, on an annual basis, submit a five-year projection of its operating needs. This projection of operating needs shall be based on standardized assumptions and guidance developed by the commission in collaboration with transit operators. The commission may reasonably audit, request revision to, or directly amend operating needs projections if appropriate or necessary to ensure consistency of assumptions and fairness across transit operators.
SEC. 4. Section 30916 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:30916. (a) The base toll rate for vehicles crossing the state-owned toll bridges within the geographic jurisdiction of the commission as of January 1, 2003, is as follows:Number of AxlesToll Two axles$1.00Three axles3.00Four axles5.25Five axles8.25Six axles9.00Seven axles & more10.50(b) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30921, commencing July 1, 2004, the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) is as follows:Number of axlesToll Two axles$ 2.00Three axles4.00Four axles6.25Five axles9.25Six axles10.00Seven axles & more11.50(c) (1) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30923, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by the amount approved by the voters pursuant to Section 30923. The authority may, beginning six months after the election approving the toll increase, phase in the toll increase over a period of time and may adjust the toll increase for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index after the toll increase has been phased in completely.(2) Revenue generated from the adjustment of the toll to account for inflation pursuant to paragraph (1) may be expended for the following purposes:(A) Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation necessary to preserve, protect, and replace the bridge structures consistent with subdivision (b) of Section 30950.3.(B) Supplemental funding for the projects and programs authorized pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7.(d) The authority shall increase the amount of the toll only if required to meet its obligations on any bonds or to satisfy its covenants under any bond resolution or indenture. The authority shall hold a public hearing before adopting a toll schedule reflecting the increased toll charge.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the adoption of either a discounted commute rate for two-axle vehicles or of special provisions for high-occupancy vehicles under terms and conditions prescribed by the authority in consultation with the department.(f) (1) Beginning January 1, 2024, and until December 31, 2028, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50).(2) The authority shall adjust the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) on an annual basis for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index.(3) Notwithstanding Section 30918, the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not be reduced without statutory authorization by the Legislature.(4) This subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2029.
SEC. 4. Section 30916 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:
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30916. (a) The base toll rate for vehicles crossing the state-owned toll bridges within the geographic jurisdiction of the commission as of January 1, 2003, is as follows:Number of AxlesToll Two axles$1.00Three axles3.00Four axles5.25Five axles8.25Six axles9.00Seven axles & more10.50(b) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30921, commencing July 1, 2004, the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) is as follows:Number of axlesToll Two axles$ 2.00Three axles4.00Four axles6.25Five axles9.25Six axles10.00Seven axles & more11.50(c) (1) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30923, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by the amount approved by the voters pursuant to Section 30923. The authority may, beginning six months after the election approving the toll increase, phase in the toll increase over a period of time and may adjust the toll increase for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index after the toll increase has been phased in completely.(2) Revenue generated from the adjustment of the toll to account for inflation pursuant to paragraph (1) may be expended for the following purposes:(A) Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation necessary to preserve, protect, and replace the bridge structures consistent with subdivision (b) of Section 30950.3.(B) Supplemental funding for the projects and programs authorized pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7.(d) The authority shall increase the amount of the toll only if required to meet its obligations on any bonds or to satisfy its covenants under any bond resolution or indenture. The authority shall hold a public hearing before adopting a toll schedule reflecting the increased toll charge.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the adoption of either a discounted commute rate for two-axle vehicles or of special provisions for high-occupancy vehicles under terms and conditions prescribed by the authority in consultation with the department.(f) (1) Beginning January 1, 2024, and until December 31, 2028, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50).(2) The authority shall adjust the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) on an annual basis for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index.(3) Notwithstanding Section 30918, the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not be reduced without statutory authorization by the Legislature.(4) This subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2029.
30916. (a) The base toll rate for vehicles crossing the state-owned toll bridges within the geographic jurisdiction of the commission as of January 1, 2003, is as follows:Number of AxlesToll Two axles$1.00Three axles3.00Four axles5.25Five axles8.25Six axles9.00Seven axles & more10.50(b) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30921, commencing July 1, 2004, the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) is as follows:Number of axlesToll Two axles$ 2.00Three axles4.00Four axles6.25Five axles9.25Six axles10.00Seven axles & more11.50(c) (1) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30923, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by the amount approved by the voters pursuant to Section 30923. The authority may, beginning six months after the election approving the toll increase, phase in the toll increase over a period of time and may adjust the toll increase for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index after the toll increase has been phased in completely.(2) Revenue generated from the adjustment of the toll to account for inflation pursuant to paragraph (1) may be expended for the following purposes:(A) Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation necessary to preserve, protect, and replace the bridge structures consistent with subdivision (b) of Section 30950.3.(B) Supplemental funding for the projects and programs authorized pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7.(d) The authority shall increase the amount of the toll only if required to meet its obligations on any bonds or to satisfy its covenants under any bond resolution or indenture. The authority shall hold a public hearing before adopting a toll schedule reflecting the increased toll charge.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the adoption of either a discounted commute rate for two-axle vehicles or of special provisions for high-occupancy vehicles under terms and conditions prescribed by the authority in consultation with the department.(f) (1) Beginning January 1, 2024, and until December 31, 2028, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50).(2) The authority shall adjust the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) on an annual basis for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index.(3) Notwithstanding Section 30918, the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not be reduced without statutory authorization by the Legislature.(4) This subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2029.
30916. (a) The base toll rate for vehicles crossing the state-owned toll bridges within the geographic jurisdiction of the commission as of January 1, 2003, is as follows:Number of AxlesToll Two axles$1.00Three axles3.00Four axles5.25Five axles8.25Six axles9.00Seven axles & more10.50(b) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30921, commencing July 1, 2004, the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) is as follows:Number of axlesToll Two axles$ 2.00Three axles4.00Four axles6.25Five axles9.25Six axles10.00Seven axles & more11.50(c) (1) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30923, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by the amount approved by the voters pursuant to Section 30923. The authority may, beginning six months after the election approving the toll increase, phase in the toll increase over a period of time and may adjust the toll increase for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index after the toll increase has been phased in completely.(2) Revenue generated from the adjustment of the toll to account for inflation pursuant to paragraph (1) may be expended for the following purposes:(A) Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation necessary to preserve, protect, and replace the bridge structures consistent with subdivision (b) of Section 30950.3.(B) Supplemental funding for the projects and programs authorized pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7.(d) The authority shall increase the amount of the toll only if required to meet its obligations on any bonds or to satisfy its covenants under any bond resolution or indenture. The authority shall hold a public hearing before adopting a toll schedule reflecting the increased toll charge.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the adoption of either a discounted commute rate for two-axle vehicles or of special provisions for high-occupancy vehicles under terms and conditions prescribed by the authority in consultation with the department.(f) (1) Beginning January 1, 2024, and until December 31, 2028, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50).(2) The authority shall adjust the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) on an annual basis for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index.(3) Notwithstanding Section 30918, the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not be reduced without statutory authorization by the Legislature.(4) This subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2029.
30916. (a) The base toll rate for vehicles crossing the state-owned toll bridges within the geographic jurisdiction of the commission as of January 1, 2003, is as follows:
Number of Axles Toll
Two axles $1.00
Three axles 3.00
Four axles 5.25
Five axles 8.25
Six axles 9.00
Seven axles & more 10.50
Number of Axles
Toll
Two axles
$1.00
Three axles
3.00
Four axles
5.25
Five axles
8.25
Six axles
9.00
Seven axles & more
10.50
(b) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30921, commencing July 1, 2004, the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) is as follows:
Number of axles Toll
Two axles $ 2.00
Three axles 4.00
Four axles 6.25
Five axles 9.25
Six axles 10.00
Seven axles & more 11.50
Number of axles
Toll
Two axles
$ 2.00
Three axles
4.00
Four axles
6.25
Five axles
9.25
Six axles
10.00
Seven axles & more
11.50
(c) (1) If the voters approve a toll increase, pursuant to Section 30923, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by the amount approved by the voters pursuant to Section 30923. The authority may, beginning six months after the election approving the toll increase, phase in the toll increase over a period of time and may adjust the toll increase for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index after the toll increase has been phased in completely.
(2) Revenue generated from the adjustment of the toll to account for inflation pursuant to paragraph (1) may be expended for the following purposes:
(A) Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation necessary to preserve, protect, and replace the bridge structures consistent with subdivision (b) of Section 30950.3.
(B) Supplemental funding for the projects and programs authorized pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30914.7.
(d) The authority shall increase the amount of the toll only if required to meet its obligations on any bonds or to satisfy its covenants under any bond resolution or indenture. The authority shall hold a public hearing before adopting a toll schedule reflecting the increased toll charge.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the adoption of either a discounted commute rate for two-axle vehicles or of special provisions for high-occupancy vehicles under terms and conditions prescribed by the authority in consultation with the department.
(f) (1) Beginning January 1, 2024, and until December 31, 2028, the authority shall increase the base toll rate for vehicles crossing the bridges described in subdivision (a) from the toll rates then in effect by one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50).
(2) The authority shall adjust the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) on an annual basis for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index.
(3) Notwithstanding Section 30918, the toll increase imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not be reduced without statutory authorization by the Legislature.
(4) This subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2029.
SEC. 5. Section 30920 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:30920. The authority may issue toll bridge revenue bonds to finance any or all of the projects, projects and purposes, including those specified in Sections 30913, 30914, and 30914.7, and 30914.8, if the issuance of the bonds does not adversely affect the minimum amount of toll revenue proceeds designated in Section 30913 and in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of, and subdivision (b) of, Section 30914 for rail extension and improvement projects and transit projects to reduce vehicular traffic. A determination of the authority that a specific project or projects or purposes shall have no adverse effect will be binding and conclusive in all respects.
SEC. 5. Section 30920 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:
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30920. The authority may issue toll bridge revenue bonds to finance any or all of the projects, projects and purposes, including those specified in Sections 30913, 30914, and 30914.7, and 30914.8, if the issuance of the bonds does not adversely affect the minimum amount of toll revenue proceeds designated in Section 30913 and in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of, and subdivision (b) of, Section 30914 for rail extension and improvement projects and transit projects to reduce vehicular traffic. A determination of the authority that a specific project or projects or purposes shall have no adverse effect will be binding and conclusive in all respects.
30920. The authority may issue toll bridge revenue bonds to finance any or all of the projects, projects and purposes, including those specified in Sections 30913, 30914, and 30914.7, and 30914.8, if the issuance of the bonds does not adversely affect the minimum amount of toll revenue proceeds designated in Section 30913 and in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of, and subdivision (b) of, Section 30914 for rail extension and improvement projects and transit projects to reduce vehicular traffic. A determination of the authority that a specific project or projects or purposes shall have no adverse effect will be binding and conclusive in all respects.
30920. The authority may issue toll bridge revenue bonds to finance any or all of the projects, projects and purposes, including those specified in Sections 30913, 30914, and 30914.7, and 30914.8, if the issuance of the bonds does not adversely affect the minimum amount of toll revenue proceeds designated in Section 30913 and in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of, and subdivision (b) of, Section 30914 for rail extension and improvement projects and transit projects to reduce vehicular traffic. A determination of the authority that a specific project or projects or purposes shall have no adverse effect will be binding and conclusive in all respects.
30920. The authority may issue toll bridge revenue bonds to finance any or all of the projects, projects and purposes, including those specified in Sections 30913, 30914, and 30914.7, and 30914.8, if the issuance of the bonds does not adversely affect the minimum amount of toll revenue proceeds designated in Section 30913 and in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of, and subdivision (b) of, Section 30914 for rail extension and improvement projects and transit projects to reduce vehicular traffic. A determination of the authority that a specific project or projects or purposes shall have no adverse effect will be binding and conclusive in all respects.
SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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(a)The ballots used when voting upon a measure proposed by a local governing body or submitted to the voters as an initiative or referendum measure pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 9000) shall have printed on them the words Shall the measure (stating the nature thereof) be adopted? To the right or below the statement of the measure to be voted on, the words Yes and No shall be printed on separate lines, with voting targets. If a voter marks the voting target next to the printed word Yes, the voters vote shall be counted in favor of the adoption of the measure. If a voter marks the voting target next to the printed word No, the voters vote shall be counted against its adoption.
(b)(1)Except for a measure described in paragraph (2), if the proposed measure imposes a tax or raises the rate of a tax, the ballot shall include in the statement of the measure to be voted on an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied.
(2)If the proposed measure imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate, or authorizes the issuance of bonds, the ballot shall include in the statement of the measure to be voted on a fiscal disclosure that includes an estimate of the amount of money to be raised annually and the rate and duration of the tax to be levied.
(3)This fiscal disclosure in paragraph (2), which may contain bullet points, does not count toward any word limit that applies to the statement of the measure.
(4)If including the fiscal disclosure in the ballot as required by this section would cause the total number of words on the ballot label to exceed the applicable word limit for the ballot label and would necessitate the printing of an extra ballot card compared to the ballot labels not exceeding the applicable word limit, the type size of the fiscal disclosure may be reduced by the minimal amount needed to stop from necessitating an extra ballot card, as long as the type size is no smaller than 8-point, and as long as the type size is reduced by the same amount for all ballot measures.
(c)The statement of the measure shall be a true and impartial synopsis of the purpose of the proposed measure, and shall be in language that is neither argumentative nor likely to create prejudice for or against the measure.
(d)Any estimate or projection included in the statement of the measure pursuant to this section, or included in the statement required pursuant to Section 9401, shall not restrict or limit the tax imposed in accordance with the measure.
(e)For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1)Local governing body means the governing body of a city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county, or district, including a school district.
(2)Target means an object designated as the aim for a voter to make a vote selection.
If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
It is the intent of the Legislature that elections officials prepare ballot materials for the March 5, 2024, primary election in compliance with this act.