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CA: Motorist fee increases signed by governor (It's not a TAX, it's a FEE increase. Thx Gubinator!)
LA Times ^ | 10/15/07 | Patrick McGreevy

Posted on 10/15/2007 9:20:17 AM PDT by NormsRevenge

SACRAMENTO — Acting on the last batch of bills from what experts called a disappointing regular legislative year, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday signed into law a controversial increase in motorists' fees that is intended to raise millions to develop alternative fuel and clean-air technology.

Consumer advocates condemned the bill for putting the costs on the backs of motorists rather than oil companies.

Schwarzenegger also signed what became known as the "toxic toys" bill, which makes California the first state to prohibit the use of chemical compounds called phthalates in products designed for children under 3 years old.

Making his way through the final 153 bills, the governor vetoed legislation proposed by state Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata (D-Oakland) that would have allocated $611 million to work on solving the state's water problems.

Schwarzenegger also vetoed a bill allowing the distribution of condoms to inmates in all state prisons, but said he would allow a pilot program at one lockup to see if it helps reduce the spread of HIV.

He also signed a widely criticized measure allowing the owners of Staples Center in Los Angeles to access millions of state dollars earmarked for affordable housing-related programs in order to improve streets near the sports facility.

The governor's last signatures before Sunday's midnight deadline provided an anticlimactic end to a rather fallow year for the executive and the Legislature, some political observers said.

"It was a not particularly productive year," said Raphael J. Sonenshein, a political scientist at Cal State Fullerton.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: ab1108; ab118; california; callegislation; cartax; increases; motorist; phthalates; schwarzenegger; staplescenter
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To: Pelham

Then I stand corrected.


81 posted on 10/16/2007 9:27:30 AM PDT by El Sordo
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To: LexBaird
Thanks for pointing out my ignorance in such a nice and pleasant manner. Enjoy your day. By the way, if you’d bother to read the entire thread instead of looking for nuggets to attack you’d see that I meant to say Arnold v Phil. Folks pull the lever for one of the two, throw away their vote as a protest or run home to Mom and not vote. I’ve never been a big fan of throwing away my vote and I don’t abide folks who don’t vote. That translates into voting for Arnold or Phil, your choice. Most folks here claim to have voted for third party candidates or to not having voted. Neither are options for me so I take my poison and vote like an adult. Not having an optimal candidate to vote for in general elections here in CA is not exactly a new phenomenon. Again, have a nice day.
82 posted on 10/16/2007 10:18:11 AM PDT by Bogeygolfer
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To: Bogeygolfer
Sorry, I was responding to your insinuation that those of us who didn't jump on the Arnie Express to Socialism were "not too bright" in #52. I respond to comments as I run across them.

It is also worth noting that the CAGOP, breaking with long standing policy, endorsed Arnold for the 2006 race before the race even began, thus shutting out any serious challenge to their golden boy. So, really, Schwarzenegger has never faced a party primary. As Shakespeare said, "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em". In the case of CA Republican voters, we had Arnie thrust upon us by the Riordan/Duff Machine.

83 posted on 10/16/2007 4:03:09 PM PDT by LexBaird (Behold, thou hast drinken of the Aide of Kool, and are lost unto Men.)
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To: Bogeygolfer
That translates into voting for Arnold or Phil, your choice.

Why is a Hobson's choice "your choice"?

Some folks post here only think they are being logical, when they don't know squat to begin with, can't think logically to begin with, and don't bother even to become familiar with the history of FR before they post their opinions and bash others for doing the same.

Maybe such posters should go back and re-take "Shill 101" please, and while they are at it, maybe change their name by adding an "(R)" at the end just so folks can filter them out more conveniently.

84 posted on 10/16/2007 6:47:06 PM PDT by SteveH (First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win.)
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To: SteveH

I learned something new tonight. I’d never heard of a Hobson’s Choice and had to look it up. Thank you.


85 posted on 10/16/2007 7:54:34 PM PDT by Bogeygolfer
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