California 2017-2018 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB1721

Introduced
3/16/17  
Introduced
3/16/17  
Refer
5/1/17  
Refer
5/1/17  
Report Pass
5/11/17  
Report Pass
5/11/17  
Engrossed
5/18/17  
Engrossed
5/18/17  
Refer
5/18/17  

Caption

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: transactions and use tax.

Impact

The bill aims to streamline the process related to the imposition of transportation taxes within Los Angeles County and ensure the MTA has clearer guidelines surrounding the necessary voter approval and planning documentation. This would facilitate the MTA's ability to generate funds for transportation infrastructure projects, which are of significance given the county's extensive transportation needs.

Summary

Assembly Bill 1721 seeks to amend Section 130350.7 of the Public Utilities Code concerning the authority of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to impose an additional transactions and use tax. This tax is authorized to be levied at a maximum of 0.5% as long as an existing 0.5% tax is in effect, with potential to increase to 1% thereafter. The proposed legislation emphasizes a structured approach requiring the MTA to prepare a detailed expenditure plan that outlines projects and programs to be funded using the revenues generated from this tax.

Contention

Contentions around the bill could potentially arise over the use and distribution of the newly generated revenues, as well as the conditions under which voter approval is secured. Critics may argue about the transparency and accountability of how expenditure plans are constructed and managed, as well as concerns about the impact of taxation on local businesses and residents. The significance of requiring a two-thirds voter approval also highlights the need for broader public engagement and support for such initiatives.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA AB3123

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: board code of conduct: lobbying rules.

CA AB1679

Transactions and use taxes: County of Los Angeles: homelessness.

CA AB499

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: job order contracting: pilot program.

CA AB1607

Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency.

CA AB1385

Riverside County Transportation Commission: transaction and use tax.

CA AB785

California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: City of Los Angeles: County of Los Angeles: affordable housing and transitional housing.

CA SB1169

Los Angeles County Flood Control District: finances.

CA SB862

Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District: transaction and use tax rates.

CA SB335

Transactions and use taxes: County of Santa Clara.

CA AB2986

County of Los Angeles: East Los Angeles: report.

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