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Initiative Enters Circulation to Make 1% Increase in Sales Tax Permanent

March 25, 2009

The California Teachers Association has proposed a measure to amend the California Constitution, making the "temporary" 1% tax increase a permanent statute. The measure also specifies that revenue from this tax would be exempt from "budget and spending regulations" spelled out in the current California Constitution. The Attorney General and Secretary of State have approved this measure for circulation as an official petition.

CLICK HERE to read the Attorney General's summary of the initiative and the proposed amendment to the California Constitution.