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Measure #63
Amends Constitution: Measures Proposing Supermajority Voting Requirements Require Same Supermajority For Passage

Result of “Yes” vote:
"Yes" vote allows passage of greater-than-majority voting requirements only by equally large majority.

Result of “No” vote:
"No" vote allows simple majority to pass measures that impose greater-than-majority voting requirements

PEAPAC Explanation:
This Measure would say that if, for example, we wanted to pass a Ballot Measure saying it will take a two-thirds “supermajority” to pass any new tax increases in the future, then two-thirds of the voters would have to pass that Ballot Measure. We have no recommendation on this Measure.

PEAPAC Commentary and Recommendation

There are ongoing initiative efforts to make it necessary to have a “supermajority” to pass such things as tax increases. A supermajority can refer to either a certain turnout requirement or a passage requirement. An example of a “turnout requirement” would be to require that at least 50% of all registered voters must turn out and vote (either yes or no) on a measure for it to pass. An example of a passage requirement would be to require a two-thirds “Yes” vote for a Measure to pass.

The practical effect of such supermajority requirements on tax increase Measures would be compatible with our desire to reduce taxes to more biblical levels. Measure 63 is an attempt to defeat such Measures ahead of time, and keep tax levels high and rising. Measure 63 is an attempt on the part of those committed to large government tax-and-spend policies to maintain their control of your money. Because the Bible speaks negatively of the tax rates we currently suffer under (1 Sam. 8:15), this would be a good reason to vote “No” on Measure 63.

However, the principle that Measure 63 seeks to establish (what’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander), seems equitable. So, many Christians may well wish to support this Measure.

This voters' guide produced by Parents Education Association, PAC.