California Water Supply Reliability and Drought Protection Initiative (2016)
| California Water Supply Reliability and Drought Protection Initiative | |
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| Election date November 8, 2016 | |
| Topic Bond issues | |
| Status Not on the ballot | |
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The California Water Supply Reliability and Drought Protection Initiative (#15-0088A1, #15-0089A1, #15-0090A1, #15-0091A1, #15-0092A1, #15-0093A1, #15-0094A1 and #15-0095A1) were proposed initiatives that were not put on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as initiated state statutes. Eight versions of the initiative were approved for circulation.
The measures would have authorized either $4.92 billion or $6.02 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects. Four of the versions call for $4.92 billion in bonds, while the other four call for $6.02 billion. Within each set of four, the versions are similar, with additions to either the Fish and Game Code, the Water Code, or both, making the differences between the versions.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Text of measure
Initiative #15-0088A1
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[9]
| “ | Water Bond. Funding for Water Quality, Supply, Recycling, and Storage Projects. Initiative Statute.[10] | ” |
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[9]
| “ | Authorizes $4.92 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects, including watershed improvement and water quality enhancement; water recycling and desalination; capturing urban runoff; flood management; water for wildlife; water conservation; groundwater sustainability and storage; and safe drinking water. Appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. Requires certain projects to provide matching funds from non-state sources in order to receive bond funds.[10] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure could be found here.
Fiscal impact
Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's legislative analyst and its director of finance. The statement read:[9]
| “ | State General Fund costs of $9.8 billion to pay off principal ($4.9 billion) and interest ($4.9 billion) on bonds over a 40-year period. Annual payments would average $250 million. Annual payments would be relatively low in the initial and final few years and somewhat higher in the intervening years. Savings to local governments on water-related projects that would likely average between a few tens of millions of dollars and over $100 million annually over the next few decades.[10] | ” |
Initiative #15-0089A1
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[9]
| “ | Water Bond. Funding for Water Quality, Supply, Recycling, and Storage Projects. Initiative Statute.[10] | ” |
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[9]
| “ | Authorizes $4.92 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects, including watershed improvement and water quality enhancement; water recycling and desalination; capturing urban runoff; flood management; water for wildlife; water conservation; groundwater sustainability and storage; and safe drinking water. Appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. Requires certain projects to provide matching funds from non-state sources in order to receive bond funds.[10] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure could be found here.
Fiscal impact
Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's legislative analyst and its director of finance. The statement read:[9]
| “ | State General Fund costs of $9.8 billion to pay off principal ($4.9 billion) and interest ($4.9 billion) on bonds over a 40-year period. Annual payments would average $250 million. Annual payments would be relatively low in the initial and final few years and somewhat higher in the intervening years. Savings to local governments on water-related projects that would likely average between a few tens of millions of dollars and over $100 million annually over the next few decades.[10] | ” |
Initiative #15-0090A1
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[9]
| “ | Water Bond. Funding for Water Quality, Supply, Recycling, and Storage Projects. Initiative Statute.[10] | ” |
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[9]
| “ | Authorizes $4.92 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects, including watershed improvement and water quality enhancement; water recycling and desalination; capturing urban runoff; flood management; water for wildlife; water conservation; groundwater sustainability and storage; and safe drinking water. Appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. Requires certain projects to provide matching funds from non-state sources in order to receive bond funds.[10] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure could be found here.
Fiscal impact
Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's legislative analyst and its director of finance. The statement read:[9]
| “ | State General Fund costs of $9.8 billion to pay off principal ($4.9 billion) and interest ($4.9 billion) on bonds over a 40-year period. Annual payments would average $250 million. Annual payments would be relatively low in the initial and final few years and somewhat higher in the intervening years. Savings to local governments on water-related projects that would likely average between a few tens of millions of dollars and over $100 million annually over the next few decades.[10] | ” |
Initiative #15-0091A1
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[9]
| “ | Water Bond. Funding for Water Quality, Supply, Recycling, and Storage Projects. Initiative Statute.[10] | ” |
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[9]
| “ | Authorizes $4.92 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects, including watershed improvement and water quality enhancement; water recycling and desalination; capturing urban runoff; flood management; water for wildlife; water conservation; groundwater sustainability and storage; and safe drinking water. Appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. Requires certain projects to provide matching funds from non-state sources in order to receive bond funds.[10] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure could be found here.
Fiscal impact
Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's legislative analyst and its director of finance. The statement read:[9]
| “ | State General Fund costs of $9.8 billion to pay off principal ($4.9 billion) and interest ($4.9 billion) on bonds over a 40-year period. Annual payments would average $250 million. Annual payments would be relatively low in the initial and final few years and somewhat higher in the intervening years. Savings to local governments on water-related projects that would likely average between a few tens of millions of dollars and over $100 million annually over the next few decades.[10] | ” |
Initiative #15-0092A1
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[9]
| “ | Water Bond. Funding for Water Quality, Supply, Recycling, and Storage Projects. Initiative Statute.[10] | ” |
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[9]
| “ | Authorizes $6.02 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects, including watershed improvement and water quality enhancement; capturing urban runoff; water recycling and desalination; flood management; water conservation; water for wildlife; groundwater sustainability and storage; and safe drinking water. Appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. Requires certain projects to provide matching funds from non-state sources in order to receive bond funds.[10] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure could be found here.
Fiscal impact
Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's legislative analyst and its director of finance. The statement read:[9]
| “ | State General Fund costs of $12 billion to pay off principal ($6 billion) and interest ($6 billion) on bonds over a 40-year period. Annual payments would average $300 million. Annual payments would be relatively low in the initial and final few years and somewhat higher in the intervening years. Savings to local governments on water-related projects that would likely average between a few tens of millions of dollars and over $100 million annually over the next few decades.[10] | ” |
Initiative #15-0093A1
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[9]
| “ | Water Bond. Funding for Water Quality, Supply, Recycling, and Storage Projects. Initiative Statute.[10] | ” |
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[9]
| “ | Authorizes $6.02 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects, including watershed improvement and water quality enhancement; capturing urban runoff; water recycling and desalination; flood management; water conservation; water for wildlife; groundwater sustainability and storage; and safe drinking water. Appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. Requires certain projects to provide matching funds from non-state sources in order to receive bond funds.[10] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure could be found here.
Fiscal impact
Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's legislative analyst and its director of finance. The statement read:[9]
| “ | State General Fund costs of $12 billion to pay off principal ($6 billion) and interest ($6 billion) on bonds over a 40-year period. Annual payments would average $300 million. Annual payments would be relatively low in the initial and final few years and somewhat higher in the intervening years. Savings to local governments on water-related projects that would likely average between a few tens of millions of dollars and over $100 million annually over the next few decades.[10] | ” |
Initiative #15-0094A1
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[9]
| “ | Water Bond. Funding for Water Quality, Supply, Recycling, and Storage Projects. Initiative Statute.[10] | ” |
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[9]
| “ | Authorizes $6.02 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects, including watershed improvement and water quality enhancement; capturing urban runoff; water recycling and desalination; flood management; water conservation; water for wildlife; groundwater sustainability and storage; and safe drinking water. Appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. Requires certain projects to provide matching funds from non-state sources in order to receive bond funds.[10] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure could be found here.
Fiscal impact
Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's legislative analyst and its director of finance. The statement read:[9]
| “ | State General Fund costs of $12 billion to pay off principal ($6 billion) and interest ($6 billion) on bonds over a 40-year period. Annual payments would average $300 million. Annual payments would be relatively low in the initial and final few years and somewhat higher in the intervening years. Savings to local governments on water-related projects that would likely average between a few tens of millions of dollars and over $100 million annually over the next few decades.[10] | ” |
Initiative #15-0095A1
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[9]
| “ | Water Bond. Funding for Water Quality, Supply, Recycling, and Storage Projects. Initiative Statute.[10] | ” |
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[9]
| “ | Authorizes $6.02 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects, including watershed improvement and water quality enhancement; capturing urban runoff; water recycling and desalination; flood management; water conservation; water for wildlife; groundwater sustainability and storage; and safe drinking water. Appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. Requires certain projects to provide matching funds from non-state sources in order to receive bond funds.[10] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure could be found http://www.oag.ca.gov/system/files/initiatives/pdfs/15-0095%20%28Water%20Bond%20V8%29_0.pdf? here].
Fiscal impact
Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's legislative analyst and its director of finance. The statement read:[9]
| “ | State General Fund costs of $12 billion to pay off principal ($6 billion) and interest ($6 billion) on bonds over a 40-year period. Annual payments would average $300 million. Annual payments would be relatively low in the initial and final few years and somewhat higher in the intervening years. Savings to local governments on water-related projects that would likely average between a few tens of millions of dollars and over $100 million annually over the next few decades.[10] | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: California signature requirements
Initiative 15-0088A1
- Gerald Meral and Lance H. Olson submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on November 20, 2015.[1]
- A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on December 28, 2015.[9]
- 365,880 valid signatures will be required for qualification purposes.
- Supporters had until June 27, 2016, to collect the required signatures.
Initiative 15-0089A1
- Gerald Meral and Lance H. Olson submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on November 12, 2015.[2]
- A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on December 28, 2015.[9]
- 365,880 valid signatures will be required for qualification purposes.
- Supporters had until June 27, 2016, to collect the required signatures.
Initiative 15-0090A1
- Gerald Meral and Lance H. Olson submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on November 12, 2015.[3]
- A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on December 28, 2015.[9]
- 365,880 valid signatures will be required for qualification purposes.
- Supporters had until June 27, 2016, to collect the required signatures.
Initiative 15-0091A1
- Gerald Meral and Lance H. Olson submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on November 12, 2015.[4]
- A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on December 28, 2015.[9]
- 365,880 valid signatures will be required for qualification purposes.
- Supporters had until June 27, 2016, to collect the required signatures.
Initiative 15-0092A1
- Gerald Meral and Lance H. Olson submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on November 12, 2015.[5]
- A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on December 28, 2015.[9]
- 365,880 valid signatures will be required for qualification purposes.
- Supporters had until June 27, 2016, to collect the required signatures.
Initiative 15-0093A1
- Gerald Meral and Lance H. Olson submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on November 12, 2015.[6]
- A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on December 28, 2015.[9]
- 365,880 valid signatures will be required for qualification purposes.
- Supporters had until June 27, 2016, to collect the required signatures.
Initiative 15-0094A1
- Gerald Meral and Lance H. Olson submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on November 12, 2015.[7]
- A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on December 28, 2015.[9]
- 365,880 valid signatures will be required for qualification purposes.
- Supporters had until June 27, 2016, to collect the required signatures.
Initiative 15-0095A1
- Gerald Meral and Lance H. Olson submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on November 12, 2015.[8]
- A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on December 28, 2015.[9]
- 365,880 valid signatures will be required for qualification purposes.
- Supporters had until June 27, 2016, to collect the required signatures.
State profile
| Demographic data for California | ||
|---|---|---|
| California | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 38,993,940 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 155,779 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 61.8% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 5.9% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 13.7% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 4.5% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 38.4% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 81.8% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 31.4% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $61,818 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in California. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in California
California voted for the Democratic candidate in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 California Secretary of State, "#15-0088A1 Full text," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 California Secretary of State, "#15-0089A1 Full text," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 California Secretary of State, "#15-0090A1 Full text," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 California Secretary of State, "#15-0091A1 Full text," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 California Secretary of State, "#15-0092A1 Full text," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 California Secretary of State, "#15-0093A1 Full text," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 California Secretary of State, "#15-0094A1 Full text," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 California Secretary of State, "#15-0095A1 Full text," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 9.30 9.31 California Secretary of State, "Initiatives and Referenda Cleared for Circulation," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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