[calcowgirl]

I suppose it seemed like a good idea not to have the legislature voting on their own pay raises.

HUH? Maybe y'all need to get a few facts correct.

California Citizens Compensation Commission

Fact Sheet

• The Commission was created in June 1990 through the voter’s passage of Proposition 112. This Proposition also prohibited honoraria and limited gifts for legislators and other elected State officers. It was placed on the ballot by the Legislature.

• The Commission has seven members. All are appointed by the Governor for six-year terms.

[ambrose]

• The Commission was created in June 1990 through the voter’s passage of Proposition 112. This Proposition also prohibited honoraria and limited gifts for legislators and other elected State officers. It was placed on the ballot by the Legislature

That's what I said in the first place.