California Online Voter Guide
June 2010 Statewide Primary Election
19th edition
Proposition 13 - Property Tax: New Construction Exclusion: Seismic Retrofitting. Passed
Legislative Constitutional Amendment
- Official Summary
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- News Stories
- Top 5 Donors
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Provides that construction to seismically retrofit existing buildings will not trigger reassessment of property tax value, regardless of the type of building.
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Sets a statewide standard for the types of seismic retrofit improvements exempt from reassessment.
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Limits the exemption from reassessment to specific components of construction or reconstruction that qualify as seismic retrofit improvements, as defined by the Legislature.
A YES vote on this measure means: Earthquake safety improvements made to unreinforced masonry (such as brick) buildings would not result in higher property taxes until the building is sold.
A NO vote on this measure means: Earthquake safety improvements made to unreinforced masonry buildings would continue to be excluded from property taxes but for only up to 15 year
This page features the Legislative Analyst's analysis, pro-con arguments, legislative votes and the full proposition text.
Campaign Web Sites and Contact Information
- Yes on Proposition 13
Senator Roy Ashburn’s
Support Proposition 13 Committee
P.O. Box 11444, Bakersfield, CA 93389
Phone: (661) 861-8100 - No on Proposition 13
No contact information was provided.
Who Signed the Ballot Arguments
- Yes on Proposition 13
Roy Ashburn, California State Senator
Tom J. Bordonaro, JR., San Luis Obispo County Assessor
Barbara Alby, Chief-Deputy Board Member, Board of Equalization District - No on Proposition 13
No argument against Proposition 13 was submitted.
News Stories
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Follow the Money
No committees listed as of June 2, 2010
This page was first published on April
25, 2010 |
Last updated on
July 31, 2010
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