CA AB1385

Increases the maximum transaction and use tax rate that the Riverside County Transportation Commission may impose from 1% to 1.5%, subject to voter approval requiring two-thirds support.

Requires the commission to levy taxes at rates that are multiples of 0.25%, unless a different rate is specifically authorized by statute.

Exempts the authorized tax rate from the combined rate limit established in Section 7251.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

Allows the commission to increase the adopted tax rate by ordinance with approval of two-thirds of voters at an election called for that purpose.

Declares that a special statute is necessary for Riverside County due to local transportation funding needs.