Proposition 25

Proposition 25 claims that the California State Legislature will not be paid if they do not pass the Budget Act on time. This proposition also allows the legislature to raise taxes. I would vote no on proposition 25 because higher and unnecessary taxes could be enforced.

If Proposition 25 is passed the two thirds majority vote that is required to pass a bill will be changed to a majority. If the Legislature does not pass the Budget Bill on time, this proposition will not allow them to be paid until it is passed. Some people want this proposition to be passed because they think it will be beneficial.

"Proposition 25 should end budget gridlock by reducing the thresh hold to a simple majority." (Quote). There are some who think that The problem with changing the two thirds majority vote to a majority vote is that more people would be angry. Proposition 25 would also allow the Legislature to raise taxes.

Also, if this proposition is passed the Legislature will have the opportunity to raise California's taxes. "Small businesses are already struggling to stay in business. Higher taxes makes it even tougher to keep our doors open and people employed." - Janine Montoya, Valley Aire Heating and Air." (Quote). Personally, I don't think that this bill should be passed because more money will go to unecessary spending.

I don't think Proposition 25 should be passed because, although it sounds good at face value it would end up being more detrimental than helpful to California citizens. The propositions not only changes the two thirds majority vote, it enables the Legislatures to raise taxes. All in all Proposition 25 is a way to pass the Budget Bill on time and raise taxes at the same time.

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