CA AB2453

Authorizes the Ventura County Transportation Commission to impose a transactions and use tax of up to 0.5% for countywide transportation programs, subject to voter approval under Article XIII C of the California Constitution.

Allows this tax to exceed the existing 2% combined rate limit for transactions and use taxes in the county, provided the tax conforms to the Transactions and Use Tax Law (Part 1.6).

Exempts the Ventura County tax rate from counting toward the 2% combined rate limitation established in Section 7251.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

Requires the Ventura County Transportation Commission to adopt an ordinance proposing the tax and submit it to voters for approval.

Repeals this chapter effective January 1, 2027, if the tax ordinance is not approved by voters.