Local Transportation Authority and Improvement Act: Sacramento Transportation Authority.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) to allow the County of Sacramento to impose a local transportation tax, subject to voter approval, to fund infrastructure improvements. The STA can use these revenues for projects that support infill or transit-oriented development, aligning with state greenhouse gas reduction goals. The bill also authorizes STA to issue bonds to finance high-occupancy toll lanes and other toll facilities, subject to agreements with the Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority (CARTA) and voter approval.
Key provisions
- Creates the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) with the power to impose a local transportation tax.
- Allows STA to use tax revenues for infrastructure projects supporting infill and transit-oriented development.
- Authorizes STA to issue bonds to finance high-occupancy toll lanes and other toll facilities.
- Requires STA to enter into an agreement with CARTA regarding toll revenue allocation.
- Specifies that STA can impose the tax in a geographic area smaller than the entire County of Sacramento, subject to voter approval.
- Requires voter approval for the tax within the area where it is imposed.
- Establishes guidelines for determining the area subject to the tax.
- Allows the STA to supplement existing transportation revenues.
Who is affected
- County of Sacramento residents
- Sacramento Transportation Authority
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