Endorsement of SB 63: San Francisco Bay Area: local revenue measure: public transit funding

This resolution officially endorses California Senate Bill 63 and its proposed retail and use tax to provide crucial funding for Bay Area public transit agencies. These agencies, including BART and MUNI, face significant deficits that could lead to severe service cuts, directly impacting the 34% of UC Berkeley students and 13% of faculty who depend on public transit, especially after the recent Bay Pass Referendum. The endorsed state bill proposes a 0.5% or 1% retail transactions and use tax for 14 years, subject to voter approval on November 3rd, 2026, to prevent these vital transportation services from deteriorating.