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In article <31kiqg$els@crl2.crl.com>, proctor@crl.com (Stephen J. Proctor)
wrote:

> I recently read that Measure A (funding for transportation projects in
> Santa Clara County) money is still being held up while the court decides
> whether the money can be collected due to the fact that less than 2/3
> of the voters approved it.  I think it "passed" with about 60/40 percent.
> Prop. 13 rules require 2/3 voter approval to collect new taxes.
> 
> I have a question that someone might be able to answer.
> My question is this:
> 
> Last year the "temporary" earthquake tax was voted permanent to provide
> funds for law enforcement.  This tax passed even though less than 2/3
> votes were in the affirmative.  Can this tax be challenged as the 
> measure A tax is being challenged?  If not, why?
> 
> Any light shed is appreciated.
> 


I believe Prop 13's 2/3 requirement applied to taxes for specific
purposes, i.e. pay raises for police, earthquake repairs, but taxes for
the general fund require a simple majority.

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