Proposition 70

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Reserve Fund

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Beginning in 2024, requires that cap-and-trade revenues accumulate in a reserve fund until the Legislature, by a two-thirds majority, authorizes use of the revenues. Proposition 70 is a legislative constitutional amendment.

Fiscal Impact: Beginning in 2024, potential temporary increase in state sales tax revenue, ranging from none to a few hundred million dollars annually, and possible changes in how revenue from sale of greenhouse gas emission permits is spent.


Semi-Official Election Results:

No votes: 2,362,545 [63.6%]

Yes votes: 1,351,913 [36.4%]

Details

Pro/Con
Pro: 

Proponents of Proposition 70 argue that forcing a two-thirds legislative vote ensures money is spent wisely for high-priority programs that benefit all Californians and that it is not diverted for pet projects.

Con: 

Opponents of Proposition 70 claim that it grew out of an oil industry-backed effort to weaken the state’s premier program to curb harmful air pollution and climate change. They say it will increase legislative gridlock, hurt public health, and empower anti-environmental special interests.

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Polling

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Official Voter Guide

Prop 70 - California Official Voter Guide

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Nonpartisan Analysis

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ACA 1 (Resolution Chapter 105, Statutes of 2017), Mayes. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Reserve Fund. Legislative Analyst's Office.

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