FORMAL TITLE
Proposition 1A: Stabilizes State Budget. Reforms California Budget Process. Limits State Spending. Increases “Rainy Day” Budget Stabilization Fund.
FINAL RESULTS - 65.8% NO
For full results, visit the LA Times' Elections Results page.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
- Proposition 1 contains a number of government projects that would seek to stabilize the state's budget, as well as create a "rainy day" backup fund.
- Raise taxes to increase tax revenue by about $16 billion, including increasing the new taxes included in the February budget.
- Will put a lower spending limit on how much the state can spend each year.
- Spend any excess budget money on K-14 education, paying off debt, contributing to the rainy day fund, or infrastructure projects.
- According to the California Legislative Analyst's Office:
"This measure would make major changes to the way in which the state sets aside money in one of its “rainy day” reserve accounts and how this money is spent.
"As a result, Proposition 1A could have significant impacts on the state’s budgeting practices in the future.
"The measure would tend to increase the amount of money set aside in the state’s rainy day account by increasing how much money is put into this account and restricting the withdrawal of these funds.
"If this measure is approved, several tax increases passed as part of the February 2009 budget package would be extended by one to two years. State tax revenues would increase by about $16 billion from 2010-11 through 2012‑13."
WHO SUPPORTS IT?
- California Taxpayers Association
- California Teachers Association
- Small School Districts’ Association
- Sen. Dave Cogdill
- California Fire Chiefs Association
- University of California Board of Regents
- California State Conference of the NAACP
- Gov. Schwarzenegger
- Sheriff Lee Baca, County of Los Angeles
- Dr. Glen W. Thomas, California Secretary of Education
- The Los Angeles Times
WHO OPPOSES IT?
- League of Women Voters
- Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber)
- Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy
- Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth
- California Federation of Teachers
- The California Service Employees International Union
- California Faculty Association
WHAT DOES THE LA TIMES THINK?
The Los Angeles Times' editorial board supports a Yes vote on Proposition 1A.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
You can get more information from the California Legislative Analyst's Office.
A partial list of groups that support or oppose proposition 1A and other measures can be found here, courtesy of the San Jose Mercury News.
The full text of the proposition can be found here (PDF; requires Adobe Reader).
The San Diego Union-Tribune offers a list of pros and cons about each proposition.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE NEWS ABOUT PROPOSITION 1A?
Los Angeles Times - "Governor keeps Prop. 1A simple" (April 27)
Los Angeles Times - "Yes on 1A, 1C, 1D, 1E, and 1F" (April 26)
Los Angeles Times - "There's nothing sneaky about Proposition 1A" (April 16)
Los Angeles Times - "Proposition 1A: The budget fix California needs" (April 12)
San Diego CityBeat - "Four bad: Our May 18 election endorsements" (April 28)
Victorville Daily Press - "Just say no" (April 28)
San Francisco Chronicle - "Prop 1A: A Tale of Two Cities" (April 16)
San Francisco Chronicle - "Prop. 1A tied to Prop. 1B to fund schools" (April 16)
The Associated Press via the San Jose Mercury News - "Hundreds protest tax increases at Calif. Capitol" (April 15)
San Francisco Chronicle: "Anti-tax rallies in San Francisco, Sacramento" (April 16)
Compiled by Jessica Roy / LA Times
Photo: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the many endorsers of Proposition 1A, "Stabilizes State Budget. Reforms California Budget Process. Limits State Spending. Increases “Rainy Day” Budget Stabilization Fund." Credit: Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images
