

The ballot measure would increase the income tax by 0.75% for 10 years and create the California Pandemic Early Detection and Prevention Institute
1916. (21-0022A1)
PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PANDEMIC DETECTION AND PREVENTION BY INCREASING TAX ON PERSONAL INCOME OVER $5 MILLION
PAC
Not publicized
Signatures reached
(est. April 2022)
50000
Proponents
Max Henderson, Anna Maybach
Topic
Taxes and Government finances
Type
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE
Circulation Deadline
05/23/22
Official Text
Petition Summary
Increases tax on personal income over $5 million by 0.75% for 10 years, and allocates new tax revenues as follows: 50% to the California Institute for Pandemic Prevention (established by this measure), to award grants for research and development of technologies to detect and prevent future pandemics; 25% for public health programs for pandemic preparedness; and 25% for improvements to school facilities to limit disease transmission. Creates Independent Scientific Governing Board to administer the Institute; requires board members have specified medical, technological, or public-health expertise.