Veterans' Bond Act of 2008

California Ballot Measure - Proposition 12

Election: General Nov. 4, 2008 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Housing and Property
Veterans
Government Budget and Spending

Summary


* This act provides for a bond issue of nine hundred million dollars ($900,000,000) to provide loans to California veterans to purchase farms and homes.
* Appropriates money from the state General Fund to pay off the bonds, if loan payments from participating veterans are insufficient for that purpose.

Summary of Legislative Analyst’s Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact:

* 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.

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