California Proposition 1A, Public Education Facilities Bond Issue (1998)
| California Proposition 1A | |
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| Election date November 3, 1998 | |
| Topic Bond issues and Education | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Bond issue | Origin State Legislature |
California Proposition 1A was on the ballot as a bond issue in California on November 3, 1998. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the state to issue $9.2 billion in bonds to fund public education facilities for kindergarten to university students. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the state to issue $9.2 billion in bonds to fund public education facilities for kindergarten to university students. |
Election results
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California Proposition 1A |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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4,888,679 | 62.49% | ||
| No | 2,935,048 | 37.51% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 1A was as follows:
| “ | Class Size Reduction Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 1998. | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
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-This nine billion two hundred million dollar ($9,200,000,000) bond issue will provide funding for necessary education facilities for at least four years for class size reduction, to relieve overcrowding and accommodate student enrollment growth and to repair older schools and for wiring and cabling for education technology. -Funds will also be used to upgrade and build new classrooms in community colleges, the California State University, and the University of California. -These bonds may be used only for eligible construction projects. -Appropriates General Fund money to pay off bonds. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Fiscal impact
The California Legislative Analyst's Office provided an estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact for Proposition 1A. That estimate was:[1]
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Support
Supporters
- Larry McCarthy, president of California Taxpayers' Association[1]
- Lois Tinson, president of California Teachers Association[1]
- Howard Owens, director of Congress of California Seniors[1]
- Daniel Terry, president of California Professional Firefighters[1]
- Assemblywoman Deborah Ortiz (D)[1]
- Allan Zaremberg, president of California Chamber of Commerce[1]
Official arguments
The official arguments in support of Proposition 1A can be found here.
Opposition
Opponents
- Assemblyman Tom McClintock (R)[1]
- John Courtney, president of California Republican Assembly[1]
- State Senator Ray Haynes (R)[1]
- Lewis Uhler, president of National Tax Limitation Committee[1]
- Edward J. Costa, chief executive officer of People's Advocate Inc.[1]
Official arguments
The official arguments in opposition to Proposition 1A can be found here.
Path to the ballot
Proposition 1A was referred to the ballot through Senate Bill 50 (Statutes of 1998, Chapter 407).
| Votes in legislature to refer to ballot | ||
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| Chamber | Ayes | Noes |
| Assembly | 69 | 9 |
| Senate | 32 | 6 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
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