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9A <br /> Page 20 <br /> LEGUPt�ATEfrompage �4• • sos • sooa • 6��iJf.° �V���� �}��� f • s • esa • • aas • ae <br /> transmission fines by a locatron-based method. The report, "The Fiscai impact of Praposition <br /> SB 1317 would not change the aliocation of prap- 90,°reached these key findings: <br /> erty taxes fof existing elect�ic genefation and <br /> transmission �ine f�cilities.The League has stand- • Proposition 90 would incxease the annual <br /> ing policy thaf supports direct,or situs-based cast of state and focal govemment in Califorrtia by <br /> ailocation of sales and property taxes basec!on the biilions of doUars. <br /> fact that situs-based aHocation targets revenues to • By increasing the cast of pubiic works, like <br /> where the impact occurs. Staff: Dan Carrigg; schools, reads,water systems, flood protection <br /> Position: Support. Status: PENDtNG and utility services,Prop. 90 wou{d curtail infra- <br /> structure devetopment. For example, Cait�ans is <br /> Telecommunications projecting that Proposition 90 will tead to more <br /> than$180 milfion in project schedute defay costs <br /> AB 2987(Nufiez/levine).This bifl wiU estab- over the next seven years,and another$43 millian <br /> iish a state franchise for p�ovisions of telecommu- per year in acfded litigation-re!a#ed expenses-- <br /> nicatians services,issasd by the Califomia Public wi#hout even considerir�the higher property <br /> Utilities Commission.While the league and cities acquisition casts that the measure will requir�e the <br /> oppose this measure,we achieved some impo�- agency to pay far highway improvements. <br /> tant improvemerrts in the bil!that wili heighten • By increasing the cast of�egulation, Prop. <br /> protectfons for cities and Califomians. Staff: P. 90 wauld reduce govemment's ability to reguiate <br /> Anthorry Thomas, Pasition:Veto Reques#ed. Iand use, protect consumers and workers, and <br /> Status: StGNED BY GOVERNt1R safeguard the environment. <br /> The new repott also includes an in-depth <br /> Editnr's Note; For the latest updai�es to analysis of the measure and its provisi�s,and <br /> this story,please visit the League webslt�e at the iikety impact on state and local govemment <br /> y�pG,gac�, actions in Califomia. <br /> Accarding to LECG,two features of Prop.90 <br /> are rnainly respansible for the measure's multi- <br /> billion-dallar price tag: <br /> • The measure woufd�uire gavemment <br /> (and the taxpayers)to pay businesses and indw <br /> vidua(s whenever it passes laws or adopts regula- <br /> tions intended to protect the public's interest <br /> (other than health-and safety-related}that sub�- <br /> �1SVB � 8��.�, I.��1'��iTflRS, ��� stantia#ty affect property values. <br /> �������'� _: (��,: ��. ���s ��.� <br /> • Prop.90 atso would sign�cantly increase <br /> V`�sit(and boaok�'lark!j th�L����e's the amount that govemment and sta#e-regulated, <br /> Legislative Resou:�ces page investor-owned utilities are required to pay owners <br /> ��ww•�t�e� s•orq/I�qresourc�s). Z`pu`�I when their property is acquired through eminenf <br /> fin.d a roster and cpntact infomia#ii�n;fbr domain for public uses such as roads, schools, <br /> the�eagu�'�S[�gisk'�Eii�e sta�;ttte:oh�rie <br /> hospitals,airports, utility transmission lines,and <br /> B.ill Sear�h:progr2r�;�ackgrc►t�nd: power plants. <br /> m�iterials c�i�'(obbying you.r legis�ators,. <br /> and mar�. Under current law, govemment must compen- <br /> sate owners by paying them the fair market value <br /> Continued vn Page fi6 <br /> Visit H�e i.eague's Official Website--www.cacities.org PRIORCiY FOCUS - PAGE 15 <br /> 5eptember 29,2006- Isaue#38 <br />