Proposition 30 - Provides Funding for Programs to Reduce Air Pollution and Prevent Wildfires by Increasing Tax on Personal Income Over $2 Million. Initiative Statute.

Summary

Allocates tax revenues to zero-emission vehicle purchase incentives, vehicle charging stations, and wildfire prevention. Fiscal Impact: Increased state tax revenue ranging from $3.5 billion to $5 billion annually, with the new funding used to support zero-emission vehicle programs and wildfire response and prevention activities.

A "yes" vote on this measure means taxpayers would pay an additional tax of 1.75 percent on personal income above $2 million annually. The revenue collected from this additional tax would support zero-emission vehicle programs and wildfire response and prevention activities.

A "no" vote on this measure means no change would be made to taxes on personal income above $2 million annually.

Arguments

"Wildfires in California are changing the way we live for the worse. The wildfires we are witnessing now have become a hazard to public health, are ruining our air and endangering our watershed, and destroying homes and businesses. Cal Fire Firefighters support this initiative because it provides an immediate, reliable and significant investment to prevent wildfires in our state so Californians will have clean air to breathe." - Tim Edwards, President of Cal Fire Firefighters, in support of Proposition 30 (Learn more)

"Californians face some of the worst air pollution challenges in the country, and the increase in extreme wildfires is a key reason why we continue to have the most particle-polluted cities in America. Voting yes on Proposition 30 gives voters the chance to demand more resources to help prevent and appropriately respond to catastrophic wildfires and to promote cleaner, healthier air for all California families." - Will Barrett, National Senior Director of the American Lung Association, in support of Proposition 30 (Learn more)

"Simply put, Prop 30 is a special interest carve out by a ridesharing company to get California taxpayers to foot the bill to help Lyft pay for transitioning to the use of electric vehicles. Prop 30 sets a dangerous precedent and puts the profits of Lyft ahead of the welfare of all Californians." - California Teachers Association, in opposition to Proposition 30 (Learn more)

"The NAACP is proud to stand alongside Governor Gavin Newsom, California's teachers, school employees, and small businesses in urging Californians to vote NO on Proposition 30. The last thing California needs right now is a corporate welfare program that circumvents both the state's general fund and Proposition 98 at the expense of everyday Californians. It would set a dangerous precedent for big corporations to create funding streams for special projects that take money away not just from schools but from public programs like healthcare, social services, and public safety. And while many Californians – particularly people of color – are struggling to pay rent and put food on the table, Prop 30 does nothing to guarantee people from communities of color or low-income folks will be able to buy electric vehicles. Vote NO on Proposition 30 this November." - Rick L. Callender, President of the California Hawaii State Conference NAACP, in opposition to Proposition 30 (Learn more)

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