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The ballot proposition passed in November and it authorizes issuance of $900 million in bonds to create a fund to assist veterans who are purchasing farms, homes and mobile home properties. [1]
The non-partisan California Legislative Analyst's Office estimated the proposition will result in costs of about $1.8 billion to pay off both the principal ($900 million) and interest ($856 million) on the bonds; costs paid by participating veterans. Average payment for principal and interest of about $59 million per year for 30 years."
California began the veterans' home loan programs in 1922. California voters have subsequently been asked 27 times to fund the program and have voted "yes" all 26 times, for a total of $8.4 billion in the past. The 2008 effort was the 27th time voters were asked to support the program. Prop. 12's request for $900 million is the largest request for a Cal-Vet bond. [2]
The Los Angeles Times [3]
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
7,807,630 | 63.53 | |
No | 4,481,196 | 36.47 |
Valid votes | 12,288,826 | 89.42 |
Invalid or blank votes | 1,454,351 | 10.58 |
Total votes | 13,743,177 | 100.00 |
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