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Proposition 37: Fees, Vote Requirements, Taxes

Last updated Wednesday, October 04, 2000

Summary: Increases the vote required by the state legislature to pass some fees and taxes to 2/3.

Text of Proposition: www.ss.ca.gov/elections/elections_bp.htm

More Information: California Voter Foundation Initiative Watch 2000

Pro sites: www.yesonprop37.org

Con sites: www.polluterprotection.com

Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee: YES

Also receiving the Libertarian endorsement is Proposition 37, which would redefine certain fees as taxes. "Politicians have been getting away with murder, avoiding tax restrictions by calling them 'fees.' Prop. 37 would put an end to that hidden taxation," Hinkle said.

Webmaster: YES

It makes it more difficult for the state legislature to raise taxes, which sounds like a good idea.