Measure J Bond
Thank you to the voters of Butte and Glenn counties for supporting Measure J. Approved in 2016, this $190 million bond measure helps Butte College improve classrooms, upgrade infrastructure, and maintain safe, modern facilities for students and the community.
Your support makes it possible for the college to invest in learning environments that help students succeed today and prepare for the future.
About Measure J
Measure J is a voter-approved bond measure that provides funding for facility improvements and infrastructure upgrades at Butte College.
The bond was approved in November 2016 to ensure the college can maintain safe, modern learning environments and continue serving students across the region.
Quick Facts
- Voter Approval: Measure J was approved on November 8, 2016, by 67.00% of the voters in Butte County and by approximately 55.50% of voters in Glenn County.
- How much: Amount of general obligation bonds approved - $190,000,000
- Sale of Bonds:
- Series A issued April 2017 in the amount of $42 million
- Series B issued July 2019 in the amount of $49.5 million
- Series C issued May 2022 in the amount of $50 million
- Series D issued September 2025 in the amount of $48.5 million
- Costs: The tax rate is based on the average assessed value, not market value. The rate is the same for both Butte and Glenn Counties.
- Legal tax rate limit per $100,000 of assessed value - $25
- Estimated tax rate per $100,000 of assessed value - $25
- Series A assessed value per $100,000 is $18.14
- Series B assessed value per $100,000 is $18.14
- Series C assessed value per $100,000 is $18.14
Bond funds can only be used for construction, facility upgrades, and related educational infrastructure.
State law prohibits using bond funds for administrator salaries or general operating expenses.
Projects, Reports and Oversight
Measure J supports projects that improve student learning environments and ensure campus facilities remain safe, accessible, and modern. These include construction projects; renovations and upgrades to classrooms, laboratories, and student learning spaces; and Infrastructure Upgrades
The Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) provides independent community oversight of Measure J expenditures.
Butte College is committed to transparency in how Measure J funds are used. Several accountability measures, including our reports and audits, ensure funds are spent responsibly and in accordance with voter approval.
Stay Informed About Measure J
Learn how bond funding is improving Butte College facilities and supporting student success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Measure J is a voter-approved bond measure that provides $190 million to improve facilities and infrastructure at Butte College.
Bond funds can only be used for capital projects such as construction, renovation, and educational equipment.
- Upgrade classrooms for job and career pathways in fields like nursing, law enforcement and welding.
- Repair classrooms to better prepare returning veterans for high-paying jobs.
- Provide facilities to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
- Improve vocational education to prepare students for careers.
- Provide a permanent Veterans Resource Center.
- Build a new welding facility.
- Provide a science, technology and engineering center for instruction in high-tech fields.
- Improve water conservation.
- Replace deteriorating gas, electrical and sewer lines and leaky roofs.
- Remove asbestos.
- Meet current building safety codes.
No. State law prohibits using bond funds for administrator salaries or operating expenses.
Measure J expenditures are reviewed through independent financial audits, performance audits, and oversight from the Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
Annual reports and financial documents are available on the Measure J Annual Reports page.