In 1978, Californians, via the initiative process, enacted Proposition 13. Proposition 13 basically froze real property tax rates in place for the next 30-plus years. Now, a group has brought a lawsuit to challenge Proposition 13 on constitutional grounds.
The group -- led by notable public figures including a retired Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge -- is arguing that Proposition 13 is unconstitutional because it was approved as an amendment to California's constitution whereas it was a revision to California's constitution. The process to approve a revision of California's constitution is far more stringent than the actions required to approve a constitutional amendment.
The group challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 13 seems to have a solid case; and Californians, by now, should know very well the deleterious effects of Proposition 13. Standby for one-heck of a brouhaha.
The Los Angeles Times op-ed -- "Newton: Could Prop. 13 fall?" -- provides more details on this legal matter of the first order.
Newton, Jim. "Newton: Could Prop. 13 fall?." Los Angeles Times 26 December, 2011: online edition.
Related information:
California Constitution, Article 18 (Please note Section Three; it permits the initiative process to only amend the constitution, not revise it.).
The group -- led by notable public figures including a retired Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge -- is arguing that Proposition 13 is unconstitutional because it was approved as an amendment to California's constitution whereas it was a revision to California's constitution. The process to approve a revision of California's constitution is far more stringent than the actions required to approve a constitutional amendment.
The group challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 13 seems to have a solid case; and Californians, by now, should know very well the deleterious effects of Proposition 13. Standby for one-heck of a brouhaha.
The Los Angeles Times op-ed -- "Newton: Could Prop. 13 fall?" -- provides more details on this legal matter of the first order.
Newton, Jim. "Newton: Could Prop. 13 fall?." Los Angeles Times 26 December, 2011: online edition.
Related information:
California Constitution, Article 18 (Please note Section Three; it permits the initiative process to only amend the constitution, not revise it.).
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