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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 11Ch. 4Art. 11§ 120486 Bond Authorization For Tax Revenue

§ 120486 Bond Authorization For Tax Revenue

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§ 120486 Bond Authorization For Tax Revenue

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can ask voters to approve a new sales tax.
  • •If voters say yes, the money from this tax can be used to pay back bonds (like a loan for big projects).
  • •This rule was added in 2018.

Example

Your city wants to build a new park but doesn’t have enough money.

The city can ask voters to approve a small extra tax on things you buy. If voters agree, the city can take out a loan (bond) to build the park and pay it back using the money from the new tax.

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§ 120486 Bond Authorization For Tax Revenue

The board, as part of the ballot proposition to approve the imposition of a retail transactions and use tax, may seek authorization to issue bonds payable from the proceeds of the tax. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 658, Sec. 7. (AB 805) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ballot propositionretail transactions and use taxbondsproceeds of the tax

Related Statutes

  • § 125486 Bond Issuance For Tax Proceeds
  • § 120487 Tax Bond Validity Deadline
  • § 131108 County Transportation Tax Bonds
  • § 105072 Rail Transit Insurance Authority
  • § 120471 Public Bond Investment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 120486.
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