Bill > AB2340

This bill designates the Fresno Council of Governments as a local transportation authority if voters in Fresno County approve a citizens' initiative that imposes a retail transactions and use tax, which is a type of sales tax, for transportation purposes. If this tax measure is approved, the Fresno Council of Governments will be authorized to collect and distribute the tax revenue and manage the initiative's administration. The bill also includes a legislative finding that a special law is needed for Fresno County due to a unique transportation funding crisis caused by the expiration of a previous tax and the termination of its administering agency. Additionally, the bill expresses the Legislature's intent to consider future legislation related to the Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act, which deals with energy matters.