5/3/06-A proposed amendment to the state’s constitution has died that sought to institute a “pay-as-you-go” approach designed to set aside general fund money in each budget year for state infrastructure.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, ACA27 never went before a committee for consideration.
It would have set aside 1 percent of the general fund for critical projects like highways, levees and water delivery systems, and education. The measure included a provision that would have allowed the amount to increase each year if certain conditions are met.
It required a two-thirds vote of the Assembly and Senate to send it before voters in a statewide election.

4/12/06-Assemblyman Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, has introduced a proposed amendment to the state’s constitution that would institute a “pay-as-you-go” approach designed to set aside general fund money in each budget year for state infrastructure.
The measure – ACA27 – would set aside 1 percent of the general fund for critical projects like highways, levees and water delivery systems, and education. The measure includes a provision that would allow the amount to increase each year if certain conditions are met.
It would require a two-thirds vote of the Assembly and Senate to send it before voters in a statewide election.
The measure is awaiting assignment to an Assembly panel. For Assembly bill status, call (916) 319-2856.