Proposition 206
Veterans' Bond Act of 1996
Bond Act
Summary: This act provides for a bond issue of four hundred million dollars ($400,000,000) to provide farm and home aid for California veterans.Fiscal Impact: General Fund cost of about $700 million to pay off both the principal ($400 million) and interest (about $300 million) on the bonds, with an average annual payment for 25 years of about $28 million to retire this debt; costs offset by payments from participating veterans.
A YES vote on this measure means: The state would be able to issue $400 million in general obligation bonds to provide loans for veterans' farm and home purchase (Cal-Vet) program.
A NO vote on this measure means: The state would not be able to issue bonds for this purpose.
The State Ballot Pamphlet, published by the Secretary of State, features the text, fiscal analysis, and pro/con arguments.
Official Contact Information
Contact in Support: Senator Don Rogers
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-5798
Attention: David Grafft
Contact in Opposition: Libertarian Party of California
1800 Market Street, Suite 16
San Francisco, CA 94102
(800) 637-1776
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