Don't forget fees and charges for anything and everything related to doing business with the state. Licenses and permits could sky-rocket and most wouldn't care.
Funny thing is: these idiots cannot comprehend what maximizes revenue (hint- it ain't continued price increases).
I doubt I'll renew my fishing license next year though I wouldn't be surprised if it hit $60 in response to fiscal woes.
I haven't taken my boat to Folsom Lake in many years. Not because the fees were too high (they had gotten a bit rediculous) but because they banned beer in 'their' park. I just said "Screw their fascist crap" and haven't gone back. If it turns into a dirt-bowl it wouldn't bother me one bit.
You're absolutely right! And they've already been doing that, a lot. They just passed a few more in the last year. See your power bills go up (back door fee increase through the PUC) to subsidize solar water heaters. Car registration fees will go up $2 dollars across the board; I forget what the purpose of that one was. The state has bled the counties dry of funds. And of course, they've been able to use some of the infrastructure bonds to supplement spending by categorizing state employees as working on infrastructure. I'm sure this just touches the surface.
As to fishing without beer, that is inexcusable! I agree with you about their fascist nature.