Proposition 50 Statistics

Water Quality, Supply and Safe Drinking Water Projects,

Coastal Wetlands Purchase and Protection Act of 2002

 

History: Proposition 50 was NOT developed through the Legislative process. However, if Proposition 50 passes, the Legislature would have a role in appropriating the funds.

Data: Proposition 50 authorizes $3.4 billion in general obligation bonds and appropriates money from the state General Fund to pay off these bonds.

Within Proposition 50, funds are allocated in the following manner:

Land Acquisition  -  38%

Habitat Restoration  -  25%

Water Security  -  1%

           (protection from terrorists)

All others  -  36%

          Safe Drinking Water, Colorado River Supply, Water Quality,

          Desalination & Water Conservation

 

     ! Proposition 50 is at least the third water bond since 1966.

     ! 1966 Prop 204 authorized $995 million.

    ! 2000 Prop 13 authorized $1.97 billion

Prop 50 is a "waterless" water bond. There is no funding for storage, no creation of new water, and insignificant impact on supply. More than 50% of the Prop 50 funds go to Coastal Protection and the CALFED Bay Delta Program.