Thursday, February 4, 2010

Washington Senate Moves To Remove Taxpayer Protections

The Washington State Senate today came closer to removing the 2/3 vote requirement to raise taxes. Enacted in '07 by the people under Initiative 690, the super majority rule has kept the majority Democrats from raising taxes for two years. The restriction will be lifted to allow taxes in '10.

Roach tells the Ways and Means panel that I-960 received 57% vote in her 31st District.


Sen. Don Benton (R-Vancouver) far right, also spoke. Far left is Mike Dunmire who helps finance Tim Eyman's initiative campaigns and next to me is Eyman. Eyman has filed I-1053 which will restore the 2/3 vote requirement if passed in November.

3 comments:

Brandon Webb said...

What are the chances of dismantling DSHS? That would save the state a hefty sum. Is there a tax some of your colleagues don't like?

Anonymous said...

Dear Senator,

Please explain to us how the legislature can repeal something that their constituents voted for..as in 2/3 vote?

What they tell the masses IMHO when they pull these shenanigans is that WE THE PEOPLE do not matter. They don't care what we vote for..they are just going to over-ride what we want.

Is that how things work?

Anonymous said...

ABOLISH CPS DE-COMMODIFY THE DESTRUCTION OF FAMILIES AND THE TRAFFICKING OF INNOCENT BABIES BY THE STATE.
Remove child predation services from the hog trough of public funding.

"ANTI CHILD EXPLOITATION LEAGUE"