Every year the California Federation of Republican Women makes recommendations on the ballot measures. This November there will be 11 propositions on the ballot. This may seem overwhelming, so every week in the Capitol Update we will highlight one proposition in detail, explaining the measure and hopefully making each one a little less confusing. For now, below is the quick reference guide of the CFRW ballot recommendations.
Prop 30: Governor Brown's Tax Increase - OPPOSEIt is imperative that the Republican Women get out the vote this election. While everyone is so excited about our Romney/Ryan ticket, we don’t want voters to overlook these important propositions that will have serious implications for California. The Republican Women are informed voters, while the majority of other Californian voters are not. How else can we explain Governor Brown… again? Republican Women must work to inform and educate California voters in all walks of life. We must expand our spheres of influence and step out of our political comfort zones. It is time to politically engage people we wouldn’t have before- our mailmen, our grocers, our dentists, our friends, families and neighbors. This year is critical and we have a golden opportunity here in California to change our course.
Prop 31: State Budget Amendments - NO POSITION
Prop 32: Paycheck Protection - SUPPORT
Prop 33: Auto Insurance Coverage - SUPPORT
Prop 34: Death Penalty Elimination - OPPOSE
Prop 35: Human Trafficking Penalties - SUPPORT
Prop 36: Three Strikes Reform - OPPOSE
Prop 37: Genetically Engineered Food Labels - OPPOSE
Prop 38: Tax Increase for Education - OPPOSE
Prop 39: Multi-state Business Tax for Clean Energy - OPPOSE
Prop 40: Redistricting Senate Districts - SUPPORT
These positions made by the CFRW Voting Body are recommendations. Local Republican Women clubs are not bound by these positions. If you have any questions about any position, proposition, or the CFRW rationale, please email the CFRW Advocate at advocate@cfrw.org. The Advocate can also speak to clubs at their meetings, explaining in detail each proposition. If you would like the CFRW Advocate to speak to your club, please email or call the Advocate’s office at (916) 442-4084.
AB 2179!
AB 2179 is currently in the second reading file in the state Senate, but we need to call our Senators now and let them know we oppose overregulation of hunting and fishing! AB 2179 (Allen, D) would severely hamper a private citizen's right to hunt and fish in California. It increases regulations made by the Department of Fish and Game as well as expands the scope of fishing and hunting "penalties", allowing the Department of Fish and Game to collect civil penalties- or fees- from violators of upwards of $20,000! It allows the Department to authorize and impose these penalties while also allowing them to exempt certain public records from disclosure. They will be able to penalize hunters and fishermen without any accountability!
These seven Senators, below, in particular are important to call! They can swing the vote! Let them know that even though they are not your representatives that their vote will affect ALL of California, not just their constituents!
Senator Lois Wolk: (916) 651-4005
Senator Juan Vargas: (916) 651-4040
Senator Michael Rubio: (916) 651-4016
Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod: (916) 651-4032
Senator Mark DeSaulnier: (916) 651-4007
Senator Rod Wright: (916) 651-4025
Senator Ron Calderon: (916) 651-4030
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