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Bill would let San Luis Obispo voters raise local sales tax above state cap for transportation projects
Summary
Sen. Laird told the Assembly Local Government Committee that SB 333 would let San Luis Obispo County voters decide whether the combined local sales tax limit can exceed 2% to fund transportation projects; the committee moved the bill forward 7-2.
Sen. Heather Laird introduced SB 333 on June 19, 2025, saying the bill would allow voters in San Luis Obispo County to decide whether the countywide combined local sales tax limit may exceed 2 percent to finance transportation services.
Supporters said the measure is aimed at enabling a countywide transportation tax where previous ballots narrowly failed. "The…
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