California Statewide General Election
Tuesday, November 2, 2010, Official Voter Information Guide
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Propositions
- Proposition 18
- Proposition 19
- Proposition 20
- Proposition 21
- Proposition 22
- Proposition 23
- Proposition 24
- Proposition 25
- Proposition 26
- Proposition 27
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PROP
21
ESTABLISHES $18 ANNUAL VEHICLE LICENSE SURCHARGE TO HELP FUND STATE PARKS AND WILDLIFE PROGRAMS. GRANTS SURCHARGED VEHICLES FREE ADMISSION TO ALL STATE PARKS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
SUMMARY
Put on the Ballot by Petition Signatures
Exempts commercial vehicles, trailers and trailer coaches from the surcharge. Fiscal Impact: Annual increase to state revenues of $500 million from surcharge on vehicle registrations. After offsetting some existing funding sources, these revenues would provide at least $250 million more annually for state parks and wildlife conservation.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
YESA YES vote on this measure means: An $18 annual surcharge would be added to the amount paid when a person registers a motor vehicle. The surcharge revenues would be used to provide funding for state park and wildlife conservation programs. Vehicles subject to the surcharge would have free admission and parking at all state parks.
NOA NO vote on this measure means: State park and wildlife conservation programs would continue to be funded through existing state and local funding sources. Admission and parking fees could continue to be charged for vehicles entering state parks.
ARGUMENTS
PROCalifornia's state parks and beaches are in peril and face irreparable damage. Prop. 21 establishes vitally-needed Trust Fund to keep parks open, maintained, and safe. Protects economic benefits to California from parks-related tourism. Prohibits politicians' raids, and mandates Annual Audits and Citizens' Oversight.
CONProp. 21 is a cynical plan to bring back the car tax. Politicians in Sacramento are already scheming to divert existing park funds to other wasteful programs so overall park funding doesn't increase but car taxes do. Say No to car taxes and wrong priorities. No on 21.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For
- YES on 21: Californians for
State Parks and Wildlife Conservation - info@yesforstateparks.com
- www.YesForStateParks.com
Against
- Rob Stutzman
- Californians Against Car Taxes,
No on Proposition 21 - 1415 L Street, Suite 430
- Sacramento, CA 95814