Monterey-Salinas Transit District: sales and special taxes.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how the Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST) can raise money. Currently, the district is prohibited from imposing sales or special taxes, but this bill would allow it to establish a retail transactions and use tax. However, the bill also prevents the district from submitting a ballot measure to voters on or after January 1, 2026, to implement this tax. The MST can impose a transactions and use tax at a rate of up to 0.25% if approved by voters before January 1, 2035, and this tax will not be considered when calculating combined tax rates.
Key provisions
- Prohibits submitting a ballot measure for a sales or special tax to voters after January 1, 2026.
- Authorizes the MST to propose a retail transactions and use tax ordinance.
- Allows the MST to impose a transactions and use tax at a maximum rate of 0.25% if approved by voters before January 1, 2035.
- Specifies that the MST’s transactions and use tax will not be considered when calculating combined tax rates.
- Provides for the district to impose fees and other funding sources for transportation services.
- Authorizes the board of directors to set fares for public transit service.
Who is affected
- Monterey-Salinas Transit District
- Residents of Monterey County
- Local governments within Monterey County
- Businesses operating within Monterey County
- Taxpayers in Monterey County
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