The dummy-crats in Kalifornia have lost their collective minds. Now they suggest taxing the oil that is produced in this state by an additional 9.9 percent and on top of that want to add another $15 to the license registration fees. My fees went up over $100 this year for my truck. Normally, I would look forward to the fact that it would be less based on the resale value being lower each year. This year, “dad got hosed” by the state, once again, and now, they want to hose me again.
California Democrats Seek Tax Boost as Battle Looms
By Michael B. Marois
June 16 (Bloomberg) — Democrats who control California’s Legislature said tax increases are needed to help close a $24 billion deficit, setting up a battle with Republicans that may leave the state short of cash next month.
Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass, a Los Angeles Democrat, said higher taxes and fees are needed instead of all $16 billion in cuts proposed by Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. His reductions would eliminate entire welfare programs and leave 1 million children without health insurance. Democrats yesterday suggested a $15 automobile license fee and said they may consider a 9.9 percent per-barrel charge on oil produced in the state.
The Democrats’ stance sets the stage for a confrontation with Republican lawmakers because California law requires a two- thirds vote to approve tax increases. While Democrats control both chambers, they are six votes short of a supermajority. State Controller John Chiang has warned lawmakers since May that they had until June 15 to fill the budget gap or the state will be unable to pay all its July bills.
