Proposition 19 - Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010--OPPOSE

This measure threatens businesses' ability to effictively enforce the drug-free workplace requirements outlined by law.

Proposition 20 - Redistricting of Congressional Districts--SUPPORT

This measure is an additional component in the reform process needed and follows on previous voter-approved initiative to impartially redistrict state legilative seats.

Proposition 21 - Vehicle License Fee for Parks Act--OPPOSE

This measure masks a new tax as a fee without controls, checks or balances. If the state has acquired more parks than it can afford to operate within its means, then perhaps some sort of public/private partnerships should be pursued.

Proposition 22 - Ban on State Borrowing from Local Governments--SUPPORT

Keeping tax dollars local with accountability and a history of efficient use is important to the business community. Gas taxes should be for roads, not backfill the state's general fund.

Proposition 23 - Suspends AB32 until employment falls to 5.5%--SUPPORT
OCBC strongly supports the passage of Proposition 23. AB32 -- the so called Global Warming Solutions Act -- has proven already to be a jobs-killer costing businesses millions of dollars. California alone cannot solve global warming on the backs of its business community.

Proposition 24 - Repeals legislation designed to stimulate business investment in the state--OPPOSE
This initiative would significanly impact California's efforts to rebound from the recession and further devastate California's already lagging business climate.

Proposition 25 - Majority Vote Budget Initiative--OPPOSE
OCBC would like to see changes in the legislative process to reduce the gridlock that hinders operations of the State, but not impact the 2/3rds vote requirement for tax increases. This measure threatens those protections and further reform is needed.

Proposition 26 - Supermajority Vote to Pass New Taxes and Fees Act--SUPPORT
OCBC is not blanket-opposed to taxes or legitimate fees; however the business community has been too long on the receiving end of "taxes" masquerading as "fees" that have done little but drive up the cost of doing business in California. This measure provides for needed clarity and transparency with regard to taxes and fees.

Proposition 27 - Elimination of the Citizen Redistricting Commission--OPPOSE

This measure undoes the voter approved reform passed under Prop 11. California's citizens deserve elected officials who are more interested in public service then a protected seat or a partisan power hold.

To read more on OCBC's positions, click here or for more information, contact Kate Klimow, Vice President of Government Affairs.