Do you want to make it easier for elected officials to charge new fees? If you don't, then please
take action right now to help BizFed stop SB 1298, which would allow local governments to charge property-related fees for stormwater services without voter approval.
The bill could be heard in the Assembly at any time, call your Assembly Member Now!
Say this one sentence: “I urge you to protect the right to vote on fees by opposing SB 1298.”
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Background
For the past several years, the BizFed Annual Poll has shown that the number one issue facing BizFed members is "high taxes and fees." In this light, the BizFed Executive Board voted to oppose SB 1298 because it would carve out a certain service (stormwater) from Proposition 218’s requirement for voters to approve or disapprove new taxes, fees, and assessments. If passed, SB 1298 would add to the state’s high tax/fee environment by making it easier for local governments to raise revenue from property owners.
Click here for more information about BizFed's opposition to SB 1298
If you have any questions related to SB 1298, please contact Brandon Matson atBrandon.Matson@BizFed.org.
