1999 Initiative Analysis: The Majority Rule Amendment for Smaller Classes, Safer Schools and Financial Accountability

Background The Constitution currently limits the amount of any ad valorem tax on real property to 1  percent of the full cash value of the property. This amount can be higher to pay for any indebtedness approved by the voters in the local jurisdiction prior to July 1, 1978, and c ertain bonded indebtedness approved by two-thirds of the voters voting on a local proposition on or after July 1, 1978.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990159_INT.html

^[PDF] "The Majority Rule Amendment for Smaller Classes, Safer Schools and Financial Accountability"

BACKGROUND The Constitution currently limits the amount of any ad valorem tax on real property to 1 percent of the full cash value of the property. This amount can be higher to pay for any indebtedness approved by the voters in the local jurisdiction prior to July 1, 1978, and certain bonded indebtedness approved by two-thirds of the voters voting on a local proposition on or after July 1, 1978.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990159_INT.pdf

1999 Initiative Analysis: School Choice Amendment

For the public K-12 schools, the measure would guarantee a per-pupil amount that is at least equal to the amount provided in the prior fiscal year from the General Fund and local property tax revenue, and in no case less than $6,173.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990287_INT.html

^[PDF] "School Choice Amendment"

For the public K-12 schools, the measure would guarantee a per-pupil amount that is at least equal to the amount provided in the prior fiscal year from the General Fund and local property tax revenue, and in no case less than $6,173.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990287_INT.pdf

1999 Initiative Analysis: After School Education and Gang Prevention Act

Proposal This measure: Increases--beginning July 1, 2001--the sales tax by 0.1  percentage point and the use tax by 0.1  percentage point. Appropriates the funds from these tax increases for grants to public and nonprofit agencies for after-school enrichment programs and for gang risk-prevention programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990411_INT.html

^[PDF] "After School Education and Gang Prevention Act"

PROPOSAL This measure: • Increases—beginning July 1, 2001—the sales tax by 0.1 percentage point and the use tax by 0.1 percentage point. • Appropriates the funds from these tax increases for grants to public and non- profit agencies for after-school enrichment programs and for gang risk-preven- tion programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990411_INT.pdf

1999 Initiative Analysis: The Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Measure of

The measure probably would have a limited net effect on tax revenues in the near term. However, in the longer term, the measure could result in a significant increase in economic activity and tax revenues in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990607_INT.html

^[PDF] "The Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Measure of 2000"

The measure probably would have a limited net effect on tax revenues in the near term. However, in the longer term, the measure could result in a significant increase in economic activity and tax revenues in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990607_INT.pdf

"Produces with Genetically Engineered Ingredients"

To the extent these costs are incurred by retail and other food businesses, they will reduce their taxable business profits and thus state income tax revenues. Likewise, to the ext ent that these various costs are borne by consumers through higher product prices, this may reduce sales volumes and business profits, and thus income tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990693_INT.html

^[PDF] "The Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Labeling"

To the extent these costs are incurred by retail and other food businesses, they will reduce their taxable business profits and thus state income tax revenues. Likewise, to the extent that these various costs are borne by consumers through higher product prices, this may reduce sales volumes and business profits, and thus income tax reve- nues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990693_INT.pdf