San Diego transit sales tax may go on the ballot by voter initiative
A San Diego Metropolitan Transit System sales tax of up to 0.5 percent, which the transit board alone placed on the ballot, may now also be put there by voter initiative. That tax no longer counts toward the county's 2 percent combined cap.
Who it affects
San Diego area voters, shoppers and the Metropolitan Transit System
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2484: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System: transactions and use tax: voter initiatives.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.