CA lawsuit tries to eliminate taxpayer rights initiative from 2024 ballot
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As the age-old political adage goes: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em cancel the fight entirely. Household Stories magazine unpacks Newsom & Co.'s ongoing lawsuit against the Taxpayer Protection Act (TPA). The suit aims to disqualify TPA from our ballot as an “illegal” constitutional revision—though, as Household Stories discusses, it'd actually protect taxpayers' preexisting Prop 13 rights from sneaky workarounds.
Background and Purpose of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA)
The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) was implemented to restore important provisions of Prop. 13 and other voter-approved measures. TPA aims to give taxpayers more control over the timing and manner in which new tax revenue is generated. It also seeks to close loopholes and enhance accountability and transparency in tax legislation and policies.
TPA serves as a long-term check on a permanent two-thirds supermajority progressive Legislature. The need for TPA arose due to the confusion caused by California courts in tax laws. Tax-and-spend progressives have responded with a campaign against TPA, spreading misinformation. However, as more information is shared, there is an increasing awareness and support for TPA.
Key provisions of TPA that voters will appreciate include the requirement of voter approval for all new state taxes and the restoration of the two-thirds vote threshold for local special taxes. …
Implications of the Lawsuit on Democracy and Voter Rights
The lawsuit challenging taxpayer rights in California has significant implications for democracy and voter rights. It is a direct affront to the voters of California and disregards the fundamental principles of democracy.
The lawsuit calls upon the California Supreme Court to intervene and eliminate a ballot measure before voters have the opportunity to express their opinions. These actions underscore a disregard for democracy and an attempt to silence the voices of the electorate.
This article originally appeared in Household Stories. Read the whole thing here.
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