Proposition1D

Fresno State's nursing classroom rennovations are among the improvements that would be funded through Proposiiton 1-D.

Of the numerous propositions on the November ballot, five measures aim to address critical infrastructure needs for the state.

Among them is Proposition 1-D: Education Facilities: Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act Of 2006 (AB 127-Nuñez).

Proposition 1-D would enact the Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006 worth $10.416 billion, with K-12 education receiving $7.329 billion and higher education receiving $3.087 billion. Of this amount, the California State University would receive $690 million over two years ($345 million each year).

Proposition 1-D would be targeted toward the CSU's ongoing capital projects, which include earthquake safety; building renovation and repair; and modernizing and upgrading classroom and research facilities, labs, technologies and more.

At Fresno State, the measure would provide approximately $14 million for the following:

$1.2 million for nursing classroom renovation to accommodate additional students
$6.1 million for projects including Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades, minor classroom/ lab upgrades and heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades
$6.8 million for equipment and furniture for the Henry Madden Library

Proponents argue that it is a fiscally responsible way to finance school repair and construction and make earthquake safety improvements, and that it does not take on more than the state can afford now.

While there is no organized opposition at this time, some have voiced concern about the cost of the bond for the state, the variety of new programs funded and the fact that it is designed to fund only two years of need.

For more information, visit the following Web sites: www.ss.ca.gov/elections/elections_vig_publicdisplay.htm www.calstate.edu/AIR/prop1D/index.shtml