The re-districting reform is crucial to the GOP in many states.
Posted on 10/16/2005 10:14:28 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
Prop. 76 is a modest attempt to keep the state from spending more money than it takes in
Public-opinion polls suggest that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was swept into office in an unusual recall election, is facing declining popularity as he tries to fix the fiscal problems that propelled him into office. The polls, if accurate, suggest that union-backed ads targeting the governor are taking their toll.
They also suggest a certain fickleness among the voting public. Enormous budget deficits and out-of-control spending cannot go on forever. Yet the same public that wanted a change in Sacramento also wants to punish the governor for making the hard choices he promised in his gubernatorial campaign.
Unfortunately, in a democracy, voters can have it both ways.
The special election Nov. 8 is the chance for California voters to decide whether or not they really want reform. Do they want the governor to rein in government spending or do they want to continue amassing deficits, with the likely result of a massive tax increase?
None of the propositions will cure the spending addiction that afflicts state legislators, but they all take a step toward reining in the worst abuses. Last week, we endorsed Proposition 77, which changes the way legislative districts are created so that Californians can once again have a realistic chance at changing the state's political dynamics.
We endorsed Prop. 75, which would require union members to give their OK before their dues are spent on politics. Union dominance has helped drive the state to the brink of fiscal insanity. Now we endorse Prop. 76, which is a modest but useful reform to limit the way the Legislature spends taxpayer money.
It is the linchpin of the governor's reform efforts.
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But you don't understand...it's only welfare if it goes to other people.
Brings a tear to my eye every time I think of the absolute waste that our politicians have tolerated and frequently encouraged.
The re-districting reform is crucial to the GOP in many states.
You may have your Props confused. I think you're referring to Prop 75.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1496640/posts?page=6#6
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Proposition 75
Public Employee Union Dues. Required Employee Consent for Political Contributions. Initiative Statute.
"Paycheck Protection"
Prohibits public employee labor organizations from using dues or fees for political contributions unless the employee provides prior consent each year on a specified written form. Prohibition does not apply to dues or fees collected for charitable organizations, health care insurance, or other purposes directly benefiting the public employee. Requires labor organizations to maintain and submit to the Fair Political Practices Commission records concerning individual employees' and organizations' political contributions; those records are not subject to public disclosure. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Probably minor state and local government implementation costs, potentially offset in part by revenues from fines and/or fees.
Proposition 76
State Spending and School Funding Limits. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
"California Live Within Our Means Act"
Limits state spending to prior year’s level plus three previous years’ average revenue growth.
Changes state minimum school funding requirements (Proposition 98); eliminates repayment requirement when minimum funding suspended.
Excludes appropriations above the minimum from schools’ funding base.
Directs excess General Fund revenues, currently directed to schools/tax relief, to budget reserve, specified construction, debt repayment.
Permits Governor, under specifi ed circumstances, to reduce appropriations of Governor’s choosing, including employee compensation/state contracts.
Continues prior year appropriations if state budget delayed.
Prohibits state special funds borrowing.
Requires payment of local government mandates.
Well done, Orange County Register.
So true -- and it's a great tag-line.
I assume you mean the Jerry Brown tide. The revenge of the Flower Children, now legislators.
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