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This act provides for a bond
issue of two hundred twenty million dollars ($220,000,000)
to provide funds for a program for the construction, renovation,
and infrastructure costs associated with the construction
of new local forensic laboratories and the remodeling
of existing local forensic laboratories. Fiscal Impact: State
cost of $377 million over 25 years (average cost of about $15
million per year) to repay bonds. Local government costs of $20
million (one-time) and potentially millions of dollars in
annual operating costs.
- A YES vote of this measure means:
- The state could sell $220 million in bonds for the
construction and renovation of local crime laboratories.
- A NO vote of this measure means:
- The state could not sell $220 million in bonds for these
purposes.
- Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 15:
- Provides funds to local law
enforcement to upgrade, repair and build crime solving
forensic laboratories. Will improve the analysis of
evidence which identifies criminals and protects the
innocent. Will save taxpayers' money by shortening the time
it takes to go to trial. No money may be used for
administrative salaries.
Full Text of Argument In Favor,
Rebuttal
- Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 15:
- Bonds almost double the cost
of government projects. This proposal would cost $220
million if paid from the state budget. Using bonds will cost
taxpayers $395 million. Local governments should instead
use private labs, which already perform similar functions. Or
rent private space instead of constructing new buildings.
Full Text of Argument Against,
Rebuttal
- Contact FOR Proposition 15:
- Robert Hertzberg
Committee to Repair and Upgrade Crime Fighting Forensic Labs-- Yes on Prop. 15
555 Capitol Mall, Suite 1425
(916) 448-4199
http://www.proposition15.org
- Contact AGAINST Proposition 15:
- Ted Brown
Libertarian Party of California
(626) 614-0630
tebrown@earthlink.net
http://www.ca.lp.org/bonds.html
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