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Offical Voter Info Guide Cal Statewide March 2, 2004 Primary Election 10-7-2003
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Proposition 58
   
 
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OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY
Prepared by the Attorney General

Proposition 58

The California Balanced Budget Act.

  • Requires enactment of a balanced budget where General Fund expenditures do not exceed estimated General Fund revenues.
  • Allows the Governor to proclaim a fiscal emergency in specified circumstances, and submit proposed legislation to address the fiscal emergency.
  • Requires the Legislature to stop other action and act on legislation proposed to address the emergency.
  • Establishes a budget reserve.
  • Provides that the California Economic Recovery Bond Act is for a single object or work.
  • Prohibits any future deficit bonds.

Summary of Legislative Analyst's Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact:

  • Unknown net state fiscal effects, which will vary year by year and depend in part on actions of future Legislatures.
  • Reserve provisions may smooth state spending, with reductions during economic expansions and increases during downturns.
  • Balanced budget and debt limitation provisions could result in more immediate actions to correct budgetary shortfalls.

Final Votes Cast by the Legislature on ACAX5 5 (Proposition 58)


Assembly: Ayes 80 Noes 0
Senate: Ayes 35 Noes 5




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