Proposition L | San Francisco Voter Information

Additional Business Tax on Transportation Network Companies and Autonomous Vehicle Businesses to Fund Public Transportation

Shall the City place an additional tax permanently on transportation network companies and autonomous vehicle businesses that provide passenger service for compensation with rates between 1% and 4.5% of gross receipts in San Francisco above $500,000 for an estimated annual revenue of $25 million, and use the funds the City collects from the tax to support Muni transportation services and fare discount programs?

This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass.

Digest by the Ballot Simplification Committee

The Way It Is Now:

The City collects taxes on gross receipts from many businesses in San Francisco (Gross Receipts Tax). For most businesses, the Gross Receipts Tax rate is between 0.053% and 1.008% of San Francisco gross receipts, with some rates scheduled to increase in coming years.

The City imposes a per-ride tax on certain transportation businesses that provide prearranged rides that originate in San Francisco. This tax applies to transportation network companies, which connect drivers to passengers, and businesses providing rides in some types of autonomous vehicles. Transportation network companies do not include taxi or limousine services. The rates for that tax are between 1.5% and 3.25% of the fares attributable to passenger rides within San Francisco.

Autonomous vehicles can operate without a human driver and some can transport passengers.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency operates a public transportation system (Muni) of buses, light rail vehicles, streetcars and cable cars.

State law limits the total revenue that the City may spend each year. The voters may approve increases to this spending limit for up to four years.

The Proposal:

In addition to existing taxes, the proposed measure would create a new gross receipts tax on transportation network companies and autonomous vehicle businesses. This new tax would be on passenger transportation service gross receipts in San Francisco above $500,000. The tax rates would be:

1% on taxable gross receipts between $500,000.01 and $1,000,000 (one million dollars);
2.5% on taxable gross receipts between $1,000,000.01 and $2,500,000 (two-and-a-half million dollars);
3.5% on taxable gross receipts between $2,500,000.01 and $25,000,000 (twenty-five million dollars); and
4.5% on taxable gross receipts over $25,000,000 (twenty-five million dollars).

The City would use the funds it collects from the new tax to:

Preserve, maintain or increase Muni public transportation services;
Improve or preserve Muni service to public schools, libraries and parks by increasing service frequency, expanding and adding new routes; and
Maintain or expand discount fare or fare-free programs by Muni for people with disabilities, seniors, youth, students and low-income passengers.

The tax would remain in place unless the voters repeal it through a future ballot measure. The Board of Supervisors would have authority to amend the tax by a two-thirds vote, so long as it does not undermine the intent of the tax.

This proposal would also increase the City’s spending limit for four years.

If Proposition M [Changes to Business Taxes] passes with more votes than Proposition L [this measure], then Proposition L [this measure] would have no legal effect.

If Proposition L [this measure] passes with more votes than Proposition M [Changes to Business Taxes], both propositions would have legal effect.

A "YES" Vote Means: If you vote "yes," you want to create a new gross receipts tax on transportation network companies and autonomous vehicle businesses that provide passenger service for compensation and use the funds the City collects from the tax to support Muni transportation services and fare discount programs.

A "NO" Vote Means: If you vote "no," you do not want to make these changes.

Controller's Statement on "L"

City Controller Greg Wagner has issued the following statement on the fiscal impact of Proposition L:

Should the proposed ordinance be approved by the voters, in my opinion, it could result in additional revenue of approximately $25 million annually, based on the historical performance of the existing Traffic Congestion Mitigation Tax (TCMT). This new tax would take effect in tax year 2025.

The proposed initiative would create a new gross receipts tax on transportation network companies (TNCs) and autonomous vehicle businesses. This new tax would be additive on top of existing gross receipts taxes and the TCMT, which applies to commercial ride-share companies and certain rides provided by autonomous vehicles or private transit service vehicles. This initiative would impose graduated taxes on the San Francisco passenger transportation service gross receipts of TNCs and autonomous vehicle businesses at the following levels:

1% on taxable gross receipts between $500,000.01 and $1 million
2.5% on taxable gross receipts between $1,000,000.01 and $2.5 million
3.5% on taxable gross receipts between $2,500,000.01 million and $25 million
4.5% on taxable gross receipts over $25 million

Companies with $500,000 or less in taxable gross receipts would not be subject to the proposed tax. Taxable gross receipts for the proposed tax would only include services and rides where the benefit is received in the City.

The revenues from the proposed tax will be used to support Muni transportation services and fare discount programs. Up to 2% of the proceeds may be used for the administration of the tax. The proposed tax would begin on January 1, 2025.

The tax would remain in effect until the voters repeal it. The Board of Supervisors may amend the tax by a two-thirds majority vote if the amendment furthers the purpose of imposing a tax on TNCs and autonomous vehicle businesses to raise funding for Muni service, without a vote of the City’s electorate. Finally, this initiative raises the City’s spending limit for four years by the increase in tax revenue generated by the new measure.

The estimated annual revenue collection would be approximately $25 million. The exact amount of revenue collected by the City will depend on the business performance of the TNCs and autonomous vehicle businesses, and demand for these services.

How "L" Got on the Ballot

On July 25, 2024, the Department of Elections certified that the initiative petition calling for Proposition L to be placed on the ballot had a sufficient number of valid signatures to qualify the measure for the ballot.

10,029 signatures were required to place an initiative ordinance on the ballot. This number is equal to 2% of the registered voters at the time a "Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition" was published. A random check of the signatures submitted by the proponents of the initiative petition prior to the July 8, 2024, submission deadline showed that the total number of valid signatures was greater than the number required.

The above statement is an impartial analysis of this measure. Arguments for and against this measure immediately follow. The full text can be found under Legal Text. Some of the words used in the ballot digest are explained in Words You Need to Know.

Arguments are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Arguments are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected.

Proponent’s Argument in Favor of Proposition L

Muni is facing severe cuts due to the end of emergency federal funding, which kept our transit running through the pandemic. These cuts will mean reduced Muni hours and frequency, and likely whole lines eliminated. Prop L will provide enough critical funding now to protect up to a dozen bus lines from getting cut.

Families, seniors, and workers need reliable trains and buses to bring them to school and work, run errands, and visit loved ones. Service cuts will leave transit-dependent riders stranded and force many into driving or paying for expensive ride-hail services. Underfunding Muni will also lead to more traffic and more competition for parking, making travel throughout the City harder for those who must drive.

Small businesses depend on Muni to bring in workers and customers, and strong public transit is critical for our downtown and citywide recovery. Prop L will allow San Francisco to thrive.

Funding from Prop L can only be spent on:

Preventing Muni service cuts and strengthening Muni service.
Preventing Paratransit service cuts and strengthening Paratransit service.
Supporting Muni access to parks, libraries, and schools by sustaining or improving lines, and their routes and frequency.
Sustaining and improving fare discount programs for youth, seniors, students, people with disabilities, and people with low incomes.

Right now, San Francisco taxes ride-hail and robotaxi companies at a lower rate than other big cities. And if Prop L passes, SF ride-hail taxes will still be lower than those in NYC, D.C., and Chicago. This is a small, common-sense tax on these companies to help keep Muni running and accessible for all.

Let’s keep San Francisco moving. Vote Yes on L.

San Francisco Transit Riders

Transport Workers Union Local 250A (Muni Operators)

Senior and Disability Action

Sierra Club

Kid Safe SF

Small Business Forward

Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club

Senator Scott Wiener

Supervisor Connie Chan

Supervisor Joel Engardio

Supervisor Dean Preston

Supervisor Matt Dorsey

Supervisor Myrna Melgar

Supervisor Hillary Ronen

Supervisor Ahsha Safaí

Rebuttal to Proponent’s Argument in Favor of Proposition L

Prop L won’t fix Muni's issues—we deserve better. We cannot afford to keep funding a dysfunctional system. Vote no on Prop L.

Prop L might sound like a step toward fixing Muni, but it's not the right solution. The proponents admit that—at best—this may save a few bus lines, but there’s no guarantee.

In fact, Prop L lacks standard oversight, meaning there’s no guarantee the money will be used effectively. Typically, taxpayer-funded measures include audits and citizen oversight; Prop L has neither. Instead, it throws money at a system in disarray without reform or a plan for improvement.

While Muni urgently needs more funding, Prop L only scratches the surface, raising a small fraction of what’s required. Worse, it does nothing to fix the underlying problems of financial mismanagement, unreliable service, and lack of accountability.

Even if Prop L passes, the City will soon return with another tax hike, forcing us to pay more while still not seeing real improvements.

This measure raises the cost of living, making life more difficult for seniors and disabled residents who can least afford it.

We need comprehensive solutions that pair funding with real reform. San Francisco voters shouldn’t be asked to support higher taxes without meaningful changes.

Vote No on Prop L to demand real reform, real accountability, and a transportation system that works for everyone.

DemandMuniReform.com

California Nightlife Association

Golden Gate Restaurant Association

GrowSF

SF Chamber of Commerce

sf.citi

TogetherSF Action

PADS (Protect App-Based Drivers)

Opponent's Argument Against Proposition L

Proposition L increases San Francisco’s cost of living without addressing the roots of Muni’s problems. We can’t continue to spend money without real accountability. Vote no on Proposition L.

Like many of us, Muni faces financial challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. However, mismanagement and lack of accountability, not just plunging ridership, have all contributed to Muni’s whopping $214 million debt. This tax raises only a tiny fraction of the funding Muni needs, with no plan to spend it. San Franciscans deserve well-funded, well-managed public transportation that meets the needs of all residents.

Tell City Hall to fix Muni — with real funding and real reform. Vote NO.

Proposition L makes Muni’s problems harder to solve. Taxpayer-funded measures usually have audits and citizen oversight to ensure funds are used effectively. Proposition L has none of these protections. It maintains the status quo of mismanagement and overspending, continuing San Francisco’s pattern of throwing money at a problem instead of providing effective solutions.

Proposition L burdens San Francisco's vulnerable populations. It harms San Franciscans who rely on rideshares for essential needs. Rideshares discourage impaired driving and help workers get home safely during non-traditional hours. Seniors and disabled residents with limited transit access rely on rideshares to get around the city. Making rideshares more expensive punishes these vulnerable groups.

Proposition L makes living in San Francisco harder and more expensive. We need the cost of living to go down, not up. Rideshares are essential to many San Franciscans' daily lives, and adding this tax worsens the problem.

Proposition L may be well-intentioned, but it's extremely flawed. It wastes money without fixing the issues. It hurts vulnerable populations and doesn’t hold SFMTA accountable.

Vote No on Proposition L to demand real Muni funding, reform, and protection for our most vulnerable residents.

DemandMuniReform.com

Golden Gate Restaurant Association

TOGETHER SF ACTION

California Nightlife Association

SF Chamber of Commerce

SF CITI

Rebuttal to Opponent’s Argument Against Proposition L

The opponents claim that Prop L adds to cost of living problems. But let's be real: it costs $2.50 to cross the City by Muni or around $25 by ride-hail. Prop L would add a small $0.25 to $1.13 tax on the company — not the rider — for that ride. But most of ride-hail's cost is from the companies themselves: Uber increased its prices by 83% between 2018 and 2022, while paying less to drivers.

Muni is what keeps transportation affordable for vulnerable San Franciscans. Prop L will fund bus, train, and Paratransit service, as well as discounts for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities or low incomes. With severe cuts starting as early as next year, Prop L provides enough funding to save up to a dozen bus lines.

Without Prop L, deeper cuts will mean more places and times Muni isn't available, and slower trips. This will strand many, while pushing others to drive or use ride-hail, worsening traffic congestion.

The opponents suggest that rejecting Prop L would help bring "real Muni funding" to the table, without proposing a plan for this.

Over 500,000 times a day, someone takes a ride on Muni, and satisfaction is higher than ever. But Muni is at risk. If we truly want a more affordable San Francisco, we must invest in public transit.

Vote Yes for Muni. Vote Yes on L!

San Francisco Transit Riders

Senior and Disability Action

Sierra Club

Small Business Forward

Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club

Senator Scott Wiener

Supervisor Connie Chan

Supervisor Joel Engardio

Supervisor Dean Preston

Supervisor Myrna Melgar

Supervisor Hillary Ronen

Supervisor Ahsha Safaí

BART Director Janice Li

Paid Arguments in Favor of Proposition L

Yes on L. Efficient bus and tram service reduces CO2 emissions by encouraging use of transit. Prop L begins to address MUNl's funding needs, helping MUNI provide better service.

Dave Rhody, 2nd Tuesday Climate Group

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Transit riders say yes on L.

Due to the end of one-time pandemic funding, Muni is facing a large deficit, and hundreds of thousands of San Franciscans who rely on our public transit network may lose the frequent bus and train service that we rely on. Whole routes are likely to get cut.

Cuts would result in longer waits and unpredictable travel times. This would be hardest on underserved communities where many of us rely on public transit because we do not own cars or use ride-hails. Money from Prop L could save over 10 Muni lines from being canceled, providing an important lifeline for transit riders to commute to work, and to access neighborhoods and commercial corridors.

Muni is vital to the fabric of San Francisco - vote Yes on L!

San Francisco Transit Riders

Transform

Muni Diaries

SaveMUNI

Transbay Coalition

Sharon Lai, Former SFMTA Board Director*

Aaron Leifer, Chair, SFMTA Citizens’ Advisory Council*

Chris Arvin, Vice Chair, SFMTA Citizens’ Advisory Council*

Kat Siegal, Chair, SFCTA Community Advisory Committee*

Sascha Bittner, Member, SFMTA Citizens’ Advisory Council*

Connor Skelly, Member, SFMTA Citizens’ Advisory Council*

Sue Vaughan, Member, SFMTA Citizens’ Advisory Council*

Eliza Panike, Member, SFMTA Citizens’ Advisory Council*

Queena Chen, Member, SFMTA Citizens’ Advisory Council*

Jerry Levine, Member, SFCTA Community Advisory Committee*

Austin Milford-Rosales, Member, SFCTA Community Advisory Committee*

Sara Barz, Member, SFCTA Community Advisory Committee*

Mariko Davidson, Member, SFCTA Community Advisory Committee*

Leah LaCroix, K rider

Dylan Fabris, N rider

Ben Cochran, 5R rider

Kurt Schwartzmann, 6 rider

Connor Cimowski, 7 rider

Louis Grant Stavely, 14 rider

Brian Quan, 18 rider

Josh Wallaert, 21 rider

Sarah Katz-Hyman, 22 rider

EJ Jones, 29 rider

Cyrus Hall, 36 rider

Lian Chang, 38R rider

Jake Donham, 44 rider

Scott Feeney, 48 rider

Christopher D. Cook, 49 rider

*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.

The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Yes on L, Fund the Bus.

The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Senior and disability advocates strongly urge yes on L.

Muni and its paratransit services are a lifeline for seniors and people with disabilities. We depend on it to get to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, recreation, and to visit friends and family, helping us maintain our independence. We rely on Muni and Paratransit because rideshare services are expensive and rarely take people in wheelchairs.

Prop L will protect transit options for those who need it most so we don’t get left behind.

Join us in voting Yes on Prop L, supporting public transit for everyone.

Senior and Disability Action

Ruth Malone, Senior and Professor Emerita at the UCSF School of Nursing*

Michael Smith, Disability advocate and Co-Founder of Walk SF*

Roz Arbel, Paratransit rider with mobility issues

Carol Brownson, Senior and mobility scooter rider

*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.

The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Yes on L, Fund the Bus.

The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Small Businesses Support Prop L

According to Muni, the #1 reason people take public transit is for eating out, socializing, and entertainment. In other words, the #1 reason people take Muni is to support San Francisco’s small businesses. And more transit riders means less traffic and more available parking for those who must drive.

Our unique businesses are what make San Francisco infinitely explorable for residents and tourists alike. Funding for Muni helps ensure we will keep our diverse workers and community regulars, while continuing to attract tourists and new customers.

Plus, Prop L does NOT raise property taxes, sales taxes, or taxes on small businesses.

Yes on L!

Small Business Forward

Cyn Wang, Vice President, Entertainment Commission*

Sharky Laguana, Former President, Small Business Commission*
The Birdcage,

Booksmith,

Bottle Bacchanal,

Firefly Restaurant,

Fleetwood,

Gravel & Gold,

Mercury Cafe,

Open Scope Studio,

Ritual Coffee,

Scenic Routes Community Bicycle Center,

VERA Skin Studio,

Wang Insurance Agency,

The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Yes on L, Fund the Bus.

The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Safe street advocates say Yes on L!

Good public transportation is good for walking and biking.

When transit service is frequent and reliable, more people take it. This reduces the number of vehicles on our streets, which in turn reduces the threat of dangerous traffic on our streets. Every day, an average of three pedestrians are hit. Less traffic equals less risk to everyone who walks and bikes.

Studies have shown how good access to quality public transit service supports health in many ways, from promoting physical activity to ensuring access to health care and other opportunities. We believe a transit-friendly city is a bike-friendly and walkable city.

Let’s help ensure Muni has the funds needed to succeed. Our City’s sustainable transportation and Vision Zero goals depend on good public transportation – and we’re all safer and healthier with strong public transit.

Join us in voting Yes on L.

Walk San Francisco

SF Bicycle Coalition
Kid Safe SF

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

SF’s recovery depends on Prop L.

For our City's economy to recover, we need a world-class public transit system we can depend on.

Muni moves employees and customers alike, leaving more parking for those that need it most. Frequent and reliable Muni service is crucial for bringing workers back to the office and making San Francisco a place where innovative companies can grow.

We also need more funding for Muni to bring back the tourists and conferences that so many of our small businesses rely on.

Robust transit makes it safer and more comfortable for people to get out in the City, by reducing the need for long walks and wait times, especially at night.

Vote Yes on Prop L, a crucial piece of the puzzle for SF’s economic recovery.

Small Business Forward

Supervisor Joel Engardio

Supervisor Myrna Melgar

Cyn Wang, Vice President, Entertainment Commission*

Sharky Laguana, Commissioner, Homelessness Oversight Commission*

*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Workers depend on Muni

San Francisco workers depend on Muni to get to work, while other workers such as paramedics, delivery drivers, taxi drivers, and construction workers need clear roads free from congestion to get their jobs done - all these things will benefit if we can pass Prop L.

Money from this measure can save up to a dozen Muni lines, so we urge you to join us in voting for Prop L.

Transport Workers Union Local 250A

SF Taxi Workers Alliance

National Union of Healthcare Workers

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

The Asian American and Pacific Islander community urges yes on L

Service cuts will mean fewer lines, longer waits, and reduced nighttime service, making getting around less safe and convenient for all, but especially for our elders and other vulnerable community members.

Prop L funds can also be used to preserve and increase the paratransit services that so many rely on.

Prop L does NOT raise property taxes or sales taxes. Instead, Prop L provides critical funding for Muni service just by imposing a modest tax on ride hail and robotaxi companies to make them pay their fair share.

Join us, and vote yes on L.

Chinatown Transportation Research and Improvement Project (TRIP)

Chinatown Rising

Tenderloin Chinese Rights Association

Connie Chan, D1 Supervisor

Alan Wong, College Board President

Gordon Mar, SF Democratic County Central Committee Member

Parag Gupta, SF Democratic County Central Committee Member

Bilal Mahmood, SF Democratic County Central Committee Member

Cyn Wang, Vice President, Entertainment Commission*

Lydia So, Planning Commissioner*

Eric Mar, Former Supervisor*

Lian Chang, Steering Committee Member, Transbay Coalition*

Sharon Lai, Former SFMTA Board Director*

Brian Quan, Past President, Chinese American Democratic Club*

Alex Wong, Board of Directors, SF Parent Action*

*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

LGBTQ+ community agrees: yes on L

As fundamental human rights are threatened all across our country, it is more important than ever that San Francisco be a welcoming city, a beacon of hope. This means keeping our transportation safe and accessible for all.

Public transit is a lifeline for the LGBTQ community, especially those moving here to avoid homophobic laws and abuse, and seniors and survivors aging in place, to be able to safely and affordably access necessary resources and social support.

We need robust public transit; we need Prop L.

Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club

Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club

Senator Scott Wiener

Supervisor Joel Engardio

Supervisor Matt Dorsey

Bevan Dufty, BART Director

Janice Li, BART Director

David Campos, California Democratic Party Vice Chair*

Joe Sangirardi, SF Democratic County Central Committee Member

Tom Radulovich, Former BART President*

Edward Wright, Past President, Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club*

Jane Natoli, SF Organizing Director for YIMBY Action*

Jackie Fielder, Climate Advocate

*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Children of All Ages need Prop L

Free Muni for Youth is in danger without new funding. For schools, childcare providers, and parents of young children, Prop L will help keep transportation affordable and easy, with no need to tap a card for each child. And as kids grow, free fares enable independence, as youth learn to navigate their city on Muni.

Muni also needs to go where you want to go. With cuts coming as early as next year, Prop L revenue can save over ten bus lines from being canceled, allowing Muni to continue reaching more destinations. Everyone should be able to visit all of San Francisco’s beautiful parks and libraries, and Prop L could mean the difference between an easy Muni ride or having trouble accessing these essential civic services.

With upcoming SFUSD school closures likely to force more families to travel farther each day, saving lines from being cut is even more important.

Prop L does not raise property or sales taxes on families who are struggling to get by.

Please vote yes on Prop L!

Livable City,

Friends of Great Highway Park,

Tree Frog Treks,

City Kid Camp,

Wheel Kids Bicycle Club,

Camp Velo,

Alex Wong, Board of Directors, SF Parent Action*

Parents:

Sara Barz,

Luke Bornheimer,

Michael Crehan,

Parag Gupta,

Jessica Jenkins,

Sharon Lai,

Heather Ann Miller,

Jen Nossokoff,

Josh Wallaert.

*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Protect SF neighborhood residents. Vote yes on L

Over 91% of San Franciscans live within 2-3 blocks of a Muni stop. This includes 100% of residents in San Francisco’s neighborhoods identified in the Muni Service Equity Strategy.

But what makes a bus stop more than a sign on the sidewalk? Buses that arrive regularly and on time.

If we are not able to help fill Muni’s deficit by passing Prop L, the first lines to face service cuts will likely be neighborhood lines that our residents depend on. These routes are a lifeline for seniors and people with disabilities in our communities, as well others who cannot drive.

Reduced frequency means longer wait periods for all, including evening and graveyard shift workers who will be outside in cold, dark, and potentially dangerous conditions.

For a fair and safe San Francisco, vote yes on L.

Outer Sunset Neighbors,

Richmond Family SF,

Chinatown Rising,

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association,

Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood Council,

Joni Eisen, Vice President, Potrero Hill Democratic Club*

*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Spare the Air Every Day

Over 40% of San Francisco’s global warming emissions come from vehicles, and investing in Muni is one of the most important things we can do to curb our carbon footprint. Some quick facts:

During peak hours, one bus can take 50-200 people out of cars.
Freed up parking means private drivers waste less gas looking for parking.
Muni operates the greenest fleet of any city in North America.
50% of Muni's fleet is powered by 100% greenhouse gas-free hydropower generated from Hetch Hetchy.
Muni supports people who choose to walk or bike, knowing they won’t need a car to get home.

Join us in voting yes on L for a greener future for San Francisco.

Sierra Club

SF League of Conservation Voters

350SF

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San Franciscans in need depend on Muni.

Muni and Paratransit are lifelines for low-income families and people with disabilities in San Francisco who rely on it to get to work, school, medical appointments, and to care for loved ones. Discounted fares help low-income adults and seniors make ends meet. And Muni is free for children and low-income seniors.

If these programs were to end, parents may have to choose between putting food on the table and buying Muni passes. Seniors would have to choose between keeping their appointments and making ends meet.

We support Prop L to help preserve these programs if they are ever in danger.

Everyone needs and deserves safe, reliable transportation. Vote Yes on L.

SF Tenants Union

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation

Tenderloin Chinese Rights Association

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

SF Democrats agree: yes on L

Investing in transit is a key policy for Democrats, both nationwide and right here in San Francisco. In order to build a city and economy that works for everyone, regardless of age, income, or ability, we need a transit system that works.

By preserving access to Muni through discount and fare-free programs and by reducing car traffic and keeping pedestrians safe, we can make sure that everyone can thrive in San Francisco.

Join Democratic leaders in San Francisco and vote yes on L.

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club

Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club

Senator Scott Wiener

Supervisor Connie Chan

Supervisor Joel Engardio

Supervisor Dean Preston

Supervisor Matt Dorsey

Supervisor Myrna Melgar

Supervisor Hillary Ronen

Supervisor Ahsha Safaí

Bevan Dufty, BART Director

Janice Li, BART Director

Alan Wong, College Board President

David Campos, California Democratic Party Vice Chair

Emma Heiken Hare, SF Democratic County Central Committee Vice Chair

Parag Gupta, SF Democratic County Central Committee Member

Bilal Mahmood, SF Democratic County Central Committee Member

Gordon Mar, SF Democratic County Central Committee Member

Joe Sangirardi, SF Democratic County Central Committee Member

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Pro-housing groups urge Yes on L

We are advocates for building more housing in San Francisco because housing is too expensive. Being pro-housing also means being pro-transit: We must fund and expand Muni, which can efficiently move around lots of people without adding more cars on the streets. Fast, frequent, and reliable transit will reduce traffic congestion and make sure everyone has quick and reliable options to move around San Francisco.

Vote Yes on L because abundant housing and great transit go together.

SF YIMBY

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Healthcare workers agree: yes on L.

Healthcare workers know how important public transit is for three reasons:

Frequent Muni service means less traffic and congestion, which means that emergency vehicles can provide help faster.
Reducing traffic and congestion also reduces aggressive and unsafe driving, which means fewer preventable accidents, fewer injuries, and fewer deaths.
Reliable, frequent, and citywide Muni service brings many healthcare workers to our jobs on time and gets us home safely.

Vote yes on L for a safer, healthier, San Francisco.

National Union of Healthcare Workers

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Muni Operators say no cuts to Muni, vote Yes on L.

We are the operators who work before the crack of dawn and through the night to provide the transit that nurses rely on to get to work, children rely on to get to school, and so many San Franciscans rely on to go about their lives.

We are dedicated to serving San Francisco and our primary goal is to get you where you're going. Every day, happy passengers show us how important frequent and reliable service is, and it's because of our riders that we're supporting Prop L!

Transport Workers Union Local 250A (Muni Operators)

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The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Jessica Jenkins, 2. Laura Yakovenko, 3. Benjamin Cochran.

Paid Arguments Against Proposition L

Small Businesses Advocates Say Vote No on Prop L

As advocates working to bring back San Francisco’s downtown and protect our small businesses, we oppose Prop L. San Francisco is already one of the most expensive cities in the world to live, work and do business in. This measure would make it even harder to afford to live, work or visit here by taxing rideshares. Adding an additional burden to our residents and tourists in an already difficult economy is not the way to expand transit access and help the San Francisco economy. Vote no on Prop L.

California Nightlife Association

Golden Gate Restaurant Association

SF Hotel Council

Advance SF

SF Chamber of Commerce

DemandMuniReform.com

The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: SF for Muni Accountability and Reliable Service - No on Prop L.

The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: SF Chamber of Commerce.

Cultural and Entertainment Advocates Oppose Prop L

San Francisco's nightlife and downtown districts are under-served by late-night public transit. Patrons and employees rely heavily on ridesharing to ensure safe transportation home. If this tax passes, San Franciscans who use ride share just twice a week could pay up to $125 in yearly taxes regardless of their income. Help keep safe transit options affordable. Please vote no on Prop L.

Ben Bleiman, San Francisco Entertainment Commission President*

Golden Gate Restaurant Association

California Nightlife Association

SF Hotel Council

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DemandMuniReform.com

The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: SF for Muni Accountability and Reliable Service - No on Prop L.

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Chinese Community Leaders Urge You to Vote NO on Prop L

We urge you to vote no on this additional tax and instead demand a real solution to our public transit challenges. Prop L will not solve Muni’s problems. This measure lacks the standard accountability protections typically included in taxpayer measures. Instead, it will make it more expensive to live in San Francisco and harder for our seniors and disabled residents to get around. We urge you to vote NO on Prop L.

Mary Jung, Former SF Democratic Party Chair

Rodney Fong, SF Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

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The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: SF Chamber of Commerce.

Democratic Party Leader Urges: No on Prop L

Our city deserves a reliable, safe, and affordable transportation system that serves every person and neighborhood. Instead, Prop L places the burden for funding Muni on low-income, senior and working-class residents who must rely on rideshares for their basic mobility needs. Prop L fails to fix Muni, instead taxing our vulnerable residents to throw money at a broken system with no accountability for spending the funds. We must do better. Vote no.

Mary Jung, Former SF Democratic Party Chair

DemandMuniReform.com

The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: SF for Muni Accountability and Reliable Service - No on Prop L.

The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: SF Chamber of Commerce.

SF Civic Leadership Groups Oppose Prop L

As advocates for a better San Francisco, we urge you to vote no on Prop L. Our organizations have championed numerous efforts to fund and expand our transit system, but we don’t support Prop L. The proponents of this measure missed an opportunity to create a balanced and effective transit funding measure by not consulting with business leaders or city officials. We should be working together to develop a broad-based transit funding measure by 2026 that has the support of transit advocates, senior and disabled advocates, elected officials and community leaders alike. The future of our city depends on policies that support not only our transit system but also our economic well-being. Vote no on Prop L.

Together SF Action

Grow SF

sf.citi

PADS (Protect App-Based Drivers and Services)

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The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: SF for Muni Accountability and Reliable Service - No on Prop L.

The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: SF Chamber of Commerce.

Working People and Rideshare Drivers Oppose Prop L

As San Francisco rideshare drivers, we know firsthand how challenging it is to make ends meet in one of the world's most expensive cities. Prop L will only add to our burden by making rideshares more costly. Many residents rely on us because Muni doesn’t serve their areas well, especially during non-traditional hours. Seniors and disabled individuals depend on us for rides they can't get from Muni. This tax won’t hurt the big corporations; it will hurt us, the drivers trying to support our families and the vulnerable residents who rely on our services. Please vote no on Prop L.

Lorraine Hanks, App-Based Driver

PADS (Protect App-Based Drivers and Services)

DemandMuniReform.com

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The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: SF Chamber of Commerce.

Legal Text

Proposition “Additional Business Tax on Transportation Network Companies and Autonomous Vehicle Businesses”

Note: Uncodified text is in plain or bold text.

Additions to Codes are in single-underline italics text.

Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San Francisco:

Section 1. Title.

This Initiative shall be known and may be cited as “The ComMUNIty Transit Act.”

Section 2. The Business and Tax Regulations Code is hereby amended by adding by Article 38, consisting of Sections 3801 through 3814, to read as follows:

ARTICLE 38 RIDE-HAIL PLATFORM GROSS RECEIPTS TAX

SEC. 3801. SHORT TITLE.

This Article 38 shall be known as the “Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance” and the tax it imposes shall be known as “Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax.”

SEC. 3802. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

(a) San Francisco’s local public transit system, Muni, serves hundreds of thousands of passenger boardings each day, connecting San Franciscans to family, friends, retail, work, school, food, housing, medical care, recreation, and the things they love.

(b) The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted Muni ridership, and although ridership is steadily recovering, ridership and fare revenues have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.

(c) A robust, growing, and fully-funded public transportation system is critical to increase public transit ridership and meet City and State goals for climate, housing, equity, safety, and economic recovery,

(d) San Francisco’s 2021 Climate Action Plan found that “At nearly 50% of total city emissions, the transportation system must be transformed to reduce overall reliance on cars and equitably and efficiently connect people to where they want to go by transit, walking, and biking,” and set a goal of 80% of trips taken by low-carbon modes like public transit by 2030.

(e) The Association of Bay Area Governments’ Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan and the Housing Element of San Francisco’s General Plan indicate a need to add an additional 82,069 housing units to the city by 2030. Ensuring the availability of numerous, equitable, and healthy transportation and mobility options is a key component to the success of meeting our housing goals.

(f) A strong public transit system is an important tool in reducing mobility gaps across the City for essential workers, people of color, people with disabilities, and people with limited incomes, as documented in the Muni Service Equity Strategy.

(g) A robust, reliable, and expanded public transit system is essential to San Francisco’s post-COVID economic recovery, connecting people with local businesses and services.

(h) The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency creates thousands of jobs, employing workers to operate, build, and maintain Muni service.

(i) Discount programs are essential to maintain affordable mobility access for thousands of riders, including youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness. Currently, discount programs such as the Lifeline program require passenger applications, and usage remains very low among qualifying riders, demonstrating a need to improve uptake.

(j) The San Francisco County Transportation Authority estimates that Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) accounted for approximately 51% of San Francisco’s congestion increase and 47% of the increase in Vehicle Miles Traveled, from 2010-2016.

(k) In 2014, San Francisco adopted Vision Zero, a plan committed to eliminating all traffic deaths in the city. In 2021, the Vision Zero SF Action Plan found that better management and regulation of TNCs could improve street safety and contribute to mode shift goals, and that supporting mode shift is critical to achieving zero traffic fatalities.

(l) The California Air Resource Board’s 2018 Base Year Inventory report found that TNCs emit 48% more greenhouse gasses on a per-passenger mile basis than trips taken in a private vehicle. In the 2020 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the transportation sector was found to be the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in San Francisco, accounting for 44% of City-wide GHG emissions. Private cars and trucks accounted for 72% of San Francisco’s transportation GHG emissions, while Muni transit service only accounted for less than 1% of City-wide GHG emissions.

(m) Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) will likely have a larger contribution to traffic congestion and GHG emissions than human-operated TNC vehicles because the economics of driverless trips incentivize longer trips, more frequent trips and additional ‘deadhead’ miles while waiting for passengers. AVs also create solid particulate matter pollution and heavy-metal battery waste, encourage continued investment in passenger vehicle infrastructure, and interfere with the operations of Muni, first responders such as the San Francisco Fire Department, and other city services.

(n) Travel patterns have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for more stable sources of transportation operating revenue.

(o) Due to insufficient funding at the federal, state, regional, and local levels, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is facing a major deficit of transportation operating funding that threatens the delivery of adequate public transportation service in the coming years. In the absence of sufficient funding from other levels of government, San Francisco must take steps locally to ensure a thriving public transportation system.

(p) It is the intention of voters to impose a tax on the gross receipts of transportation network companies and autonomous vehicle passenger services in order to provide funding for Muni to expand service and improve discount programs for riders, and to protect Muni transit service and discount programs from reductions due to insufficient funding.

SEC. 3803. DEFINITIONS.

Unless otherwise defined in this Article 38, the terms used in this Article shall have the meanings given to them in Articles 6 and 12-A-1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, as amended from time to time. For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions apply.

“Autonomous vehicle passenger services” means any transportation of passengers offered to the public for compensation using a vehicle driven without the active physical control of a human operator.

“Limousine” means a limousine as that term is used in Section 5431 of the California Public Utilities Code as of January 1, 2019.

“Muni” means the Municipal Railway of the City and County of San Francisco.

“Municipal Transportation Agency” means the Municipal Transportation Agency of the City and County of San Francisco.

“Participating driver” or “driver” means any person who operates a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.

“Personal Vehicle” means a vehicle that (1) has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver, (2) is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise authorized for use by the driver, (3) meets any applicable inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the California Public Utilities Commission, and (4) is not a Taxicab or Limousine.

“Ride-hail platform business activities” means any business activities defined by “Transportation network company services” or “Autonomous vehicle passenger services” in this section.

“Taxicab” means a taxicab as that term is used in Section 5431 of the California Public Utilities Code as of January 1, 2019.

"Transportation network company" means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or other platform to connect passengers with drivers using a Personal Vehicle.

“Transportation network company services” means prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or other platform to connect passengers with drivers using a Personal Vehicle, including but not limited to a “Transportation network company” as that term is defined in Section 5431(c) of the California Public Utilities Code as of January 1, 2019.

SEC. 3804. IMPOSITION OF TAX.

(a) Commencing with the tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, for the privilege of engaging in ride-hail platform business activities within the City, the City imposes an annual Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax on each person engaging in business within the City that receives more than $500,000 in gross receipts attributable to ride-hail platform business activities in the City.

(b) The Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax shall be calculated as follows:

(1) 1% for taxable gross receipts attributable to the City from ride-hail platform business activities between $500,000.01 and $1,000,000

(2) 2.5% for taxable gross receipts attributable to the City from ride-hail platform business activities between $1,000,000.01 and $2,500,000

(3) 3.5% for taxable gross receipts attributable to the City from ride-hail platform business activities between $2,500,000.01 and $25,000,000

(4) 4.5% for taxable gross receipts attributable to the City from ride-hail platform business activities over $25,000,000

(c) For the purposes of this Article 38, a person is “engaging in business within the city” if the person has more than $500,000 in total gross receipts in the City during the tax year using the rules for assigning gross receipts under Section 956.1 of Article 12-A-1.

(d) This section shall not be construed as to impose a Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax on a person engaging solely as a participating driver as defined in Section 3803.

(e) Any person upon whom the City is prohibited under the Constitution or laws of the State of California or the Constitution or laws of the United States from imposing the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax shall be exempt from the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax.

SEC. 3805. ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT; GROSS RECEIPTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CITY.

(a) Any person subject to the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax engaging in ride-hail platform business activities within the City and engaging in no ride-hail platform business activities outside the City is subject to the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax on all non-exempt gross receipts.

(b) Any person subject to the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax engaging in ride-hail platform business activities both within the City and outside the City shall determine their or their combined group’s gross receipts attributable to the City from ride-hail platform business activities under Section 956.1 of Article 12-A-1. For purposes of this Section 3805(b), “gross receipts” as used in Section 956.1 of Article 12-A-1 shall mean all of the person or combined group’s non-exempt gross receipts from ride-hail platform business activities. Apportionment of receipts based on payroll, such as under Article 12-A-1 Section 956.2, shall not apply to the calculation of the amount of gross receipts subject to the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax.

SEC. 3806. CONSTRUCTION AND SCOPE OF THE RIDE-HAIL PLATFORM GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.

(a) This Article 38 is intended to authorize application of the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax in the broadest manner consistent with its provisions and with the California Constitution, the United States Constitution, and any other applicable provision of federal or state law.

(b) The Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax imposed by this Article 38 is in addition to all other City taxes, including the gross receipts tax imposed by Article 12-A-1, as amended from time to time. Accordingly, by way of example and not limitation, persons subject to both the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax and the gross receipts tax shall pay both taxes. Persons exempt from either the gross receipts tax or the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax, but not both, shall pay the tax from which they are not exempt.

SEC. 3807. RETURNS; COMBINED RETURNS.

(a) Persons subject to the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax shall file returns at the same time and in the same manner as returns filed for the gross receipts tax (Article 12-A-1), including the rules for combined returns under Section 956.3, as amended from time to time.

(b) If a person is subject to the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax but is not required to file a gross receipts tax return, such person or combined group’s Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax return shall be filed at the same time and in the same manner as if such person or combined group were required to file a gross receipts tax return.

SEC. 3808. TAX COLLECTOR AUTHORIZED TO DETERMINE GROSS RECEIPTS.

The Tax Collector may, in their reasonable discretion, independently establish a person or combined group’s gross receipts within the City and establish or reallocate gross receipts among related entities so as to fairly reflect the gross receipts within the City of all persons and combined groups.

SEC. 3809. ADMINISTRATION OF THE RIDE-HAIL GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.

Except as otherwise provided under this Article 38, the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax shall be administered pursuant to Article 6 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, as amended from time to time, including all penalties and other charges imposed by that Article.

SEC. 3810. DEPOSIT AND EXPENDITURE OF PROCEEDS.

(a) All proceeds collected under the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance shall be used exclusively for the following purposes:

(1) Up to 2% of proceeds may be deposited to the Tax Collector for administration of the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax.

(2) Refunds of any overpayments of the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax, including any related penalties, interest, and fees.

(3) All remaining amounts shall be deposited to the Municipal Transportation Agency, or any successor agency, to be used exclusively for the following operational purposes:

(A) Preserving, maintaining or increasing the amount of Muni service provided.

(B) Improving or preserving Muni access to public schools, public libraries and/or public parks by increasing the frequency of routes, expanding routes, or adding new routes that provide access to those destinations.

(C) Maintaining or expanding discounted Muni fare programs, or Muni fare-free programs, for passengers with disabilities, senior passengers, youth, students, or passengers with limited incomes.

(b) All amounts allocated to the Municipal Transportation Agency under Section 3810(a)(3) shall be credited to the Municipal Transportation Fund as described in Section 8A.105 of Article VIIIA of the Charter.

SEC. 3811. EFFECT OF STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION.

To the extent that the City’s authorization to impose or to collect any tax imposed under this Article 38 is expanded or limited as a result of changes in state or federal statutes, regulations, or other laws, or judicial interpretations of those laws, no amendment or modification of this Article shall be required to conform the taxes to those changes, and the taxes are hereby imposed in conformity with those changes, and the Tax Collector shall collect them to the full extent of the City’s authorization up to the full amount and rate of the taxes imposed under this Article.

SEC 3812. SEVERABILITY.

(a) Except as provided in Section 3812(b), below, if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Article 38, or any application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by an unappealable decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Article. The People of the City and County of San Francisco hereby declare that, except as provided in Section 3812(b), they would have adopted this Article 38 and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and word not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any other portion of this Article or application thereof would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

(b) If the imposition of the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax in Section 3804 is held in its entirety to be facially invalid or unconstitutional in a final court determination, the remainder of this Article 38 shall be void and of no force and effect, and the City Attorney shall cause it to be removed from the Business and Tax Regulations Code.

SEC 3813. AMENDMENT.

The Board of Supervisors may amend this Article 38 by ordinance by a two-thirds vote and without a vote of the people, but only to further the intent as set in Section 3802(p).

SEC 3814. SAVINGS CLAUSE.

No section, clause, part, or provision of this Article 38 shall be construed as requiring the payment of any tax that would be in violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States or of the Constitution or laws of the State of California.

Section 3. Appropriations Limit Increase.

Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B and applicable laws, for four years from the election date when this ordinance is approved by voters, the appropriations limit for the City shall be increased by the aggregate sum collected by the levy of the tax imposed under this ordinance.

Section 4. No Conflict with Federal or State Law.

Nothing in this measure shall be interpreted or applied so as to create any requirement, power or duty in conflict with any federal or state law.

Section 5. Competing Measures.

In the event that this measure appears on the same ballot as one or more measures which would prevent the Ride-Hail Platform Gross Receipts Tax from being imposed, the other measure or measures shall be deemed in conflict. In the event that this measure receives a greater number of affirmative votes, the provisions of this measure shall prevail in their entirety.

A measure appearing on the same ballot as this measure shall not be deemed to be in conflict solely because the other measure restructures, updates or otherwise modifies other gross receipts taxes imposed in the Business and Tax Regulations Code.

Section 6. Effective Date.

The effective date of this ordinance shall be 10 days after the date the official vote count is declared by the Board of Supervisors.