The California Legislature passed a bill that would give Bay Area voters in 2026 the power to pass a sales tax, which would fund regional transit, Sen. Scott Wiener announced Saturday.

Senate Bill 63, named the Connect Bay Area Act, allows for a regional funding measure to be placed on the November 2026 ballot. The sales tax would be .5% with the possibility for San Francisco to increase it to 1% to help fund Muni, according to Wiener and Sen. Jesse Arreguin's bill.

"None of us like to pay more taxes, but we're going to have to really explain to the voters and make the case that this is essential and it's worth doing this because the alternative is just not tenable," said Wiener.

Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco counties would be included in the measure. A

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