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California Supreme Court Removes Tax Measure from Statewide Ballot

June 22, 2024 5:37 pmJune 22, 2024 5:37 pm

In Legislature v. Weber (Hiltachk, Real Party in Interest), S281977, the California Supreme Court unanimously decided to remove a qualified initiative measure (commonly referred to as the “Taxpayer Protection Act” or “TPA”) from the statewide ballot for November 5, 2024....

Let Californians Vote on the Taxpayer Protection Initiative

May 29, 2024 9:30 amMay 30, 2024 6:22 am

California politicians seem to have an insatiable appetite for your hard-earned money. With the state’s cost of living skyrocketing and two tax-increasing initiatives looming on the statewide ballot, it’s no surprise that Californians are growing increasingly weary of their leaders’...

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballot Titles

February 24, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 24, 2024 2:46 am

What are ballot titles used for? According to California’s Elections Code, ballot titles are used for measures submitted to the voters. Are there rules related to ballot titles in California law? Yes, these rules are found in Division 9, Chapter...

Globe Quiz on the California Legislative Process

April 17, 2023 6:17 amApril 17, 2023 8:16 am

This quiz is to test your knowledge about the California legislative process. An Enrolled Bill Report (EBR) is prepared only by the Department of Finance when a bill reaches the Governor’s Desk. The California Constitution requires the Legislature to pass...