This measure appeared on the May 2009 California state ballot. What it does Proposition 1D would authorize a diversion of $268 million in annual tobacco tax revenue currently earmarked for First 5 programs to the state’s General Fund. That revenue, plus $340 million in unspent First 5 tobacco tax money now held in a reserve fund, would instead be used to pay for other…

This measure appeared on the May 2009 California state ballot. What it does Proposition 1C amends the Constitution to allow the state to sell $5 billion of bonds backed by future lottery revenues, to help close the 2009-10 deficit. (The state lottery was created in 1984 by a Constitutional voter initiative.) The state could continue such “borrowing” from lottery revenues in future years. Lottery…

This measure appeared on the May 2009 California state ballot. What it does Proposition 1A is a legislative amendment to the state Constitution. It would impose a limit on the amount the state can spend each year based on revenue growth over the previous 10-year period. Spending for each year would be limited to the amount spent the prior year, plus inflation and population…

Includes SPUR's analysis of 6 state propositions on the May 19, 2009 ballot.

State Incentives for Clean Air Vehicles (Feebates)

One of 42 options for reducing local carbon emissions, from our report Critical Cooling.

Retime traffic signals to reduce idling and congestion

Reduce Airport Emissions by Eliminating Airplane Taxiing under Jet Power

Create a Greenhouse Gas Standard for the Taxi Fleet

Convert the City vehicle fleet to biodiesel fuel

Regional Compact Land Use Development (MTC 2035 Land Use Scenario)

Permit more housing development in San Francisco

Expand use of Commuter Benefits

Enforce parking cash-out law

Individualized Marketing Programs (Travelchoice)

One of 42 options for reducing local carbon emissions, from our report Critical Cooling.

One of 42 options for reducing local carbon emissions, from our report Critical Cooling.

One of 42 options for reducing local carbon emissions, from our report Critical Cooling.

Implement Climate Fee on Gasoline (AB 2744 (2008))

One of 42 options for reducing local carbon emissions, from our report Critical Cooling.