[jackbill]

There was a former California legislator on C-SPAN this morning. I believe that he was a Republican. He said that the legislators in CA get free cars (paid for by the taxpayers). There was a bill introduced to force them to electric cars and the DemocRATs voted it down. They all chose SUV's.

[Paleo Conservative]

There was a former California legislator on C-SPAN this morning. I believe that he was a Republican. He said that the legislators in CA get free cars (paid for by the taxpayers). There was a bill introduced to force them to electric cars and the DemocRATs voted it down. They all chose SUV's.

Excellent. This is great ammunition to use against the DemocRATS. It is so typical. Just like their Washington counterparts they don't apply the laws they write to themselves.

[heleny]

legislators in CA get free cars (paid for by the taxpayers)

Yes, we pay for their car loan/lease payments, up to a cap ($500/month). Their gas and other living expenses might also be subsidized for some trips. The most popular vehicle the legislators choose is an SUV -- I think it's a Ford Explorer or Ford Expedition -- and very few choose sedans (most of which are full-size cars with lower fuel efficiency anyway). Those who voted for AB1493 appear very hypocritical.