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California Proposition 91 was a failed proposal to amend theCalifornia Constitution to prohibit motor vehicle fuel sales taxes that are earmarked for transportation purposes from being retained in the state's general fund. The proposition appeared on the ballot of theFebruary primary election.
The proposition prohibits certain motor vehicle fuel sales and use taxes, that are earmarked for the Transportation Investment Fund, from being retained in the General Fund. Such taxes may be retained if theGovernor issues a proclamation, a special statute is enacted by a 2/3 vote of the Legislature, repayment occurs within three years, and certain other conditions are met.
The proposition also requires repayment by June 30, 2017 of such vehicle fuel taxes retained in General Fund from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2008. Currently, repayment is generally required by June 30, 2016.
It also changes how and when General Fund borrowing of certain transportation funds is allowed.
Increases stability of state funding for highways, streets, and roads and may decrease stability of state funding for public transit. May reduce stability of certain local funds for public transit.
Proponents of Proposition 91 asked voters to vote "no" on Proposition 91 because the passage ofProposition 1A in 2006 has already prevented the use of gas tax dollars from being spent for non-transportation purposes. However, an independent campaign to pass Proposition 1A has been sponsored separately by the Southern California Transit Advocates, a non-profit transit advocacy organization. Other supporters includeState SenatorTom McClintock and former State SenatorBill Leonard.[1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No | 4,794,776 | 58.31 |
| Yes | 3,427,588 | 41.69 |
| Valid votes | 8,222,364 | 90.67 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 846,051 | 9.33 |
| Total votes | 9,068,415 | 100.00 |
