2007 California Public Utilities Code Chapter 1. General Provisions, Findings, And Definitions ... 190000-190005

CA Codes (puc:190000-190005)

190000.  The division shall be known and may be cited as the San
Bernardino County Transportation Sales Tax Act.



190001.  The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the
following:
   (a) Recognizing the scarcity of resources available for all
transportation development, alternative methods of financing provided
in this division are needed to finance the cost of constructing,
developing, acquiring, and maintaining and providing highways,
streets, roads, and public transportation services in the County of
San Bernardino and these methods will increase economic
opportunities, contribute to economic development, be in the public
interest and serve a public purpose, and promote the health, safety,
and welfare of the citizens within the County of San Bernardino.
   (b) It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this
division, that the County of San Bernardino continue to receive its
equitable share of funds under the state transportation  improvement
program and that incentives be provided to reward rather than to
penalize counties that adopt local sales tax measures.
   (c) It is in the public interest to allow the voters of San
Bernardino County to  adopt a specific revenue source and to
authorize new duties for the San Bernardino County Transportation
Commission so that local decisions can be implemented in a timely
manner to provide improvements to the transportation system.




190002.  "Bonds" means indebtedness and securities of any kind or
class, including bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, and
commercial paper.


190003.  "Commission" means the San Bernardino County Transportation
Commission created pursuant to Section 130054.



190004.  "County" means the County of San Bernardino.



190005.  "San Bernardino Associated Governments" means the joint
powers agency established pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with
Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.  Any
board, commission, department, or officer succeeding to the functions
of the association is granted the powers and duties of the
association under this division.