Proposition 13, which the voters of California approved in 1978, limited property taxes to one percent of cash value at the purchase price. Another clause stated that to pass a budget and tax increase, the legislature must agree with at least ⅔ voting to approve. Some of the pros were the immediate relief it provided to homeowners upon ratification to the California state constitution. It provided a sense of predictability during the period of stagflation, and even during the housing booms and busts to subsequently follow, for residents who purchased property in years of low prices, they received the best bargain.
The given source proposes initiative measure No.594 regarding background checks for sales and transfer of guns. Initiative measure No.594 consists of three main part with its subparts. It includes: explanatory statement proclaiming the current law regarding gun distribution and its foreseen consequences that will apply to the current law if the measure is approved; fiscal impact statement including general assumptions, state revenue assumptions, state revenues, state expenditure assumptions, state expenditures, local government revenue assumptions, local government revenues, local government expenditure assumptions, local government expenditures; arguments against and arguments for measure No.594 coming into force. The main controversy of the document is a wobbly balance between a
Bill C-51 has been amongst the Bills that have been debated, questioned and stirred confusion for most Canadians. It was originally proposed by the Harper government only later to be adopted. In the recent Canadian elections of 2015, the liberal party expressed its concerns over the Bill and promised its people that if they come to power, the Bill will be looked upon. During their campaign the amendment of Bill C-51 was one of their major promises as they recognized the security and freedom of Canadian Rights as well as rights for the immigrants. The Bill has been controversial primarily because it is considered vague and abrupt as well as giving police forces power that may be too dangerous.
The security of Canada is an obscure term, at best, and at worst is deliberately inclusive of anything constituting political dissent. In protecting the security of Canada, Bill C-51 makes unlawful any action deemed as “interference with critical infrastructure”. Because of this addition, protesting controversial projects by blockading them would be punishable under the provisions of the act. (CBA) For example, many people protested the Kinder Morgan Pipeline by peacefully blockading sits of construction.
Current Status, Proponents/Opponents and Budget/Fiscal Impact The current status of Senate Bill 177 is active and chaptered (S.B. 177, 2013). It is currently located in the Secretary of State’s office and was last amended on August 5, 2013 (S.B. 177, 2013). It is not time limited and does not seem to have a date for review (S.B. 177, 2013). According to the Senate Floor Analyses, or the Unfinished Business Report, from September 9, 2013, the proponents of Senate Bill 177, as verified on August 9, 2013, were a total of 15 (S.B. 177, 2013, p. 3). Some of the proponents, as listed in the Unfinished Business Report, were the California Youth Empowerment Network, Hillsides and the National Association of Social Workers (S.B. 177, 2013).
What is a doctor’s point of view? Doctor Michelle Stanford, was served as the chief resident at Children’s Hospital in Denver among many other accolades. Dr. Stanford, states it undermines the integrity of the medical profession; she goes on to quote the American Medical Association “Allowing physicians to participate would cause more harm than good, physicians assisted suicide is fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s as healer would difficult or impossible and would pose serial societal risks.” (Prop 106 - Dr. Michelle Stanford).
Prop. 63 is about limiting and putting restrictions on gun and ammunition sales. I, personally, believe that Prop.63 is an outstanding idea because putting restrictions on buying firearms and bullets will provide more safety for the citizens. Currently, when people want to purchase a firearm, they must get their background checked in order to purchase a firearm. Contrarily, purchasing ammunition does not require a background check but will in January 2017. If Prop 63 passes, people who have criminal records or mental illnesses will not be able to purchase or own a gun.
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Proposition 63 is another legislation in the long list of gun control. It is an attempt to control the gun which is nothing more than a tool. The tool used to fight for our freedom, sovereignty as a nation, and for some people, even their lives. The difference between a gun and another weapon is that it is an “equalizer”, in fact it is commonly referred to as the “great equalizer”. An equalizer between two people in a physical conflict, such as two men who both wield swords where in which the man who is stronger and more physically capable will always have the advantage whether or not he is more skillful or intellectually adept.
Bill C-51 contains five provisions: The Security of Canada Information Sharing Act, the Secure Air Travel Act, the amended Criminal Code, the amended Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act, and the amended Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The Security of Canada Information Sharing Act enables the Canadian government institutions to share information about the people with one another as a security measure to combat acts against the country. The purpose of the act is to gain information of any possible plans to “undermine the security of Canada” so that the country can take preventative measures to protect the people. The Secure Air Travel Act allows the Minister of Transport to create a “no fly” list on anyone that they find to be suspicious of possible terrorist activities either on the plane or in the country. The amended Criminal Code added that anyone who knowingly advocated for the commission of
Cameron Sturkie Mrs.Gallos English III Honors 4/18/16 House Bill 2 (North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia) Since the passage of House Bill 2 in North Carolina on March 24, 2016, there has been a large amount of controversy about if the bill should be kept or repealed. One side claims that the bill is unconstitutional while the other side claims the bill protects the safety of our citizens. Each side of the argument has an equal amount of reasons to support their claim. What is the true meaning behind the passage of House Bill 2?
Imagine what it would feel like to live in a constant war zone. In the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi (published in 2000), Satrapi writes about her life growing up in Iran during the Islamic revolution. Throughout the book, Marjane speaks of her childhood and the experiences she had. Towards the end of the novel, the revolution became more and more dangerous and young children's lives were lost. At this point, Marjane’s family had to make difficult decisions about their next step in life.
Recently, there is a new invention that has become public interest from country’s leader to citizen due to the rise of one device that called e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes or Vape are electronic devices intended to deliver nicotine with flavorings, which up to 7700 different flavors and some other chemicals into vapor. The amount of users of this device has increased in the past couple of years, which contributed $6 billion to the economy in 2015 itself, this is so as it is often portrayed as a healthier substitute for the regular cigarettes though this statement has yet been proven true. The question is: should the government ban the use of e-cigarettes? In my opinion, government should ban the use of e-cigarettes because it is detrimental to health,
There is grey disgusting cancerous smoke through the air you and your loved ones breathe. I believe that smoking cigarettes in public places should be illegal for many reasons such as the health and safety dangers of others and even myself. Firstly those who believe that smoking should be banned say that cigarettes can affect smokers deeply in the long run. “Over 50,000 studies of the health effects of tobacco in dozens of countries have detailed its dangers.
It affects the health of the human beings and also the environment. Despite having all these negative effects, tobacco is of great economic importance as it creates employment for the citizens. The negative effects of tobacco smoking supersede its positive contributions. Therefore, tobacco smoking should be banned. .
