CA: Tom McClintock on the Propositions

tommcclintock.com ^ | 10/28/10 | Tom McClintock

[whinecountry]

Thanks for posting this. So glad Tom still makes these recommendations.

[newzjunkey]

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.

[newzjunkey]

I think everyone should pay their freight. Go to a state park, pay the fee. I agree.

[calcowgirl]

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.

[alexandria]

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