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a. Consider adoption of recommendations from the Legislative Committee to support Propositions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 35 on the ballot for California's General Election on November 5, 2024; and
b. Consider taking a position on Proposition 36 which the Legislative Committee referred to the Board for direction. (MOVED FROM AM SCHEDULE TO PM SCHEDULE VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider adoption of recommendations from the Legislative Committee to support Propositions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 35 on the ballot for California's General Election on November 5, 2024; and
b. Consider taking a position on Proposition 36 which the Legislative Committee referred to the Board for direction.
SUMMARY:
The Legislative Committee met on August 12, 2024, reviewed propositions appearing on California's General Election ballot on November 5, 2024, and recommended that the Board of Supervisors weigh in with support positions on Propositions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 35. The Committee received information, discussed, and referred Proposition 36 to the Board without a recommendation. Information was also provided to the Committee on Propositions 32, 33 and 34 but no discussion occurred on these measures and no recommendations were made.
DISCUSSION:
There are ten (10) propositions on California's November 5, 2024, General Election ballot. The Legislative Committee reviewed the propositions and recommended that the Board support Propositions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 35:
Proposition 2: Authorizes Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities. Legislative Statute.
* Authorizes $10 billion in general obligation bonds for repair, upgrade, and construction of facilities at K-12 public schools (including charter schools), community colleges, and career technical education programs, including for improvement of health and safety conditions and classroom upgrades. Requires annual audits.
* Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs o...
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