Posted on 10/29/2010 1:08:50 PM PDT by LibWhacker
Thanks for posting this. So glad Tom still makes these recommendations.
My votes were cast a few weeks back.
Comparing, I agreed with McClintock on all except Prop 26, the 2/3rds approval on “fees.” I had a different reading of it then he does.
Then you better read it again.
Just as it takes 2/3 majority to approve tax increases, Prop 26 would require 2/3 majority to approve "fee" increases.
This has been a loophole for quite some time and it needs closing!
From the LAO:
A YES vote on this measure means: The definition of taxes would be broadened to include many payments currently considered to be fees or charges. As a result, more state and local proposals to increase revenues would require approval by two-thirds of each house of the Legislature or by local voters.A NO vote on this measure means: Current constitutional requirements regarding fees and taxes would not be changed.
Check out this online learning tool on the redistricting process.
The Redistricting Game
http://www.redistrictinggame.org/index.php?pg=resourceguide
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