November 2012 Election, California, Proposition 31
Vote Recommendation: Yes
I am not of the opinion that the government needs any more money to misuse.
See: November 2012 Election, California
Details
State Budget. State and Local Government.
Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute
- Summary
This measure temporarily increases the state sales tax rate for all taxpayers and the personal income tax (PIT) rates for upper-income taxpayers. These temporary tax increases provide additional revenues to pay for programs funded in the state budget. The state’s 2012–13 budget plan—approved by the Legislature and the Governor in June 2012—assumes passage of this measure. The budget, however, also includes a backup plan that requires spending reductions (known as “trigger cuts”) in the event that voters reject this measure. This measure also places into the State Constitution certain requirements related to the recent transfer of some state program responsibilities to local governments.
External Resources
- Voter Information Guide - Secretary of State
- Official Title and Summary - Secretary of State
- Analysis - Secretary of State
- Arguments and Rebuttals - Secretary of State
- Text of Proposed Law - Secretary of State
- California Proposition 31 - Ballotpedia