Tag Archives: CalBallot2010

Proposition 26 on the California ballot would require many state and local fees to be approved by a 2/3 vote. Proponents of the measure argue that there are numerous hidden fees (taxes, in their view) that have been approved by … Continue reading →

Current law requires California to have a two-thirds vote in order to pass a budget. Proposition 25 would eliminate the two-thirds requirement and would allow the budget to be approved by a simple majority vote. Wow, it seems fair to … Continue reading →

Proposition 24 on the California ballot would eliminate the ability of businesses to take Net Operating Losses (NOLs) as federal tax law allows. Additionally, the measure would continue the usage of a three-factor system for taxation of multi-state entities by … Continue reading →

Back in 2006, the California legislature passed AB32. This measure, which was signed by Governor Schwarzenegger, allows the state to regulate greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2). The goal of AB32 is to reduce such gas emissions by 2020. … Continue reading →

Proposition 22 on the California ballot would prohibit the raiding of transportation funding for anything. The measure, if approved, would stop the practice of the legislature of using transportation funds (including the gasoline tax) to fund anything and everything else. … Continue reading →

Proposition 21 on the California ballot would add an $18 fee (err, tax) to vehicle license renewals to fund state parks. Shockingly, the California State Park Rangers Association is for the measure. The measure would help to fund the park … Continue reading →

Proposition 20 on the California ballot would take redistricting of Congressional districts out of the hands of the state legislature and give it to the Redistricting Commission. That commission was formed as a result of Proposition 11 on the 2008 … Continue reading →

It’s time to begin our analysis of the ballot propositions that Californians will face in one week. There’s a lot on the ballot, and several of the measures have a direct impact on taxes. Let’s start with Proposition 19. This … Continue reading →