California Labor Federation on Proposition 13: Seismic Retrofitting 8:25PM May 20, 2010

Los Angeles Times on Proposition 13: Seismic Retrofitting 3:44PM May 23, 2010

The measure encourages property owners to make their buildings more quake-resistant.

San Francisco Chronicle on Proposition 13: Seismic Retrofitting 4:05PM May 23, 2010

It provides a needed tax exemption for seismic retrofit work to California’s buildings.

San Jose Mercury News on Proposition 13: Seismic Retrofitting 6:10PM May 23, 2010

Mc Clintock: 4th District Congressman (R) on Proposition 13: Seismic Retrofitting 6:33PM May 23, 2010

Earthquake proofing your house shouldn’t trigger a tax increase until you’re ready to sell. Any questions?

California Federation Of Republican Women on Proposition 13: Seismic Retrofitting 11:42PM May 23, 2010

Prop 13 would protect home and business owners from new taxes if they decide to seismically retrofit their property. If a property assessment was made AFTER the retrofitting was done on an existing structure, the value of the new retrofit on the property would not be taxable. This proposition would protect taxpayers from sneaky property taxes. (less)

Seiu California Unions on Proposition 13: Seismic Retrofitting 1:45AM May 24, 2010

NO POSITION

Prop. 13 writes current tax practice into the Constitution, and it has no effect on SEIU members.