5/31/06-A proposed amendment to the state’s constitution – ACA4 – that would have authorized further protections to ensure state fuel taxes are spent on transportation has died. A similar measure – SCA7 – however, has been approved by the Legislature.

4/12/06-A proposed amendment to the state’s constitution would authorize further protections to ensure state fuel taxes are spent on transportation work.
In 2002, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 42 requiring fuel pump sales tax revenues to be used solely for transportation.
However, that law allows the governor and state lawmakers to divert the money in the case of a fiscal emergency.
Sponsored by Assemblyman George Plescia, R-San Diego, the proposed amendment – ACA4 – would delete the provision authorizing the transfer of fuel tax revenues to the state’s general fund.
It would require a two-thirds vote of the Assembly and Senate to send it before voters in a statewide election.
The measure is in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. For Assembly bill status, call (916) 319-2856.