[John Jorsett]

had heard that the Car Tax was going to be aimed at SUVs and higher ticket autos so that a referendum would become a class issue.

I've heard a few rumors of that, but the measure before the Assembly so far hasn't singled out particular classes of vehicle. I'm not sure that they'd get as much money as they want if they limited the scope that much. Plus the SUV drivers are the archetypal Soccer Moms. I was talking to one the other day, and she was livid about how much the state is taxing her family.

[Demian]

According to an article in the LA Crimes, the tax will will be applied "only to vehicles worth more than $5,000."
Which is any new car....

My question is about the possible referendum...The Dems are saying this is a "levy" and therefore under state law is not amenable by referendum.

What is Sen. McClintock's response to this?