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PROP
23

SUSPENDS IMPLEMENTATION OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL LAW (AB 32) REQUIRING MAJOR SOURCES OF EMISSIONS TO REPORT AND REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE GLOBAL WARMING, UNTIL UNEMPLOYMENT DROPS TO 5.5 PERCENT OR LESS FOR FULL YEAR. INITIATIVE STATUTE.

Summary

Put on the Ballot by Petition Signatures

Fiscal Impact: Likely modest net increase in overall economic activity in the state from suspension of greenhouse gases regulatory activity, resulting in a potentially significant net increase in state and local revenues.

WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS

YESA YES vote on this measure means: Certain existing and proposed regulations authorized under state law ("Assembly Bill 32") to address global warming would be suspended. These regulations would remain suspended until the state unemployment rate drops to 5.5 percent or lower for one year.
NOA NO vote on this measure means: The state could continue to implement the measures authorized under Assembly Bill 32 to address global warming.

ARGUMENTS

PROYes on 23 saves jobs, prevents energy tax increases, and helps families, while preserving California's clean air and water laws. California can't afford self-imposed energy costs that don't reduce global warming. 2.3 million Californians are unemployed; Proposition 23 will save over a million jobs that would be otherwise be destroyed. www.yeson23.com
CONTexas oil companies designed 23 to kill clean energy and air pollution standards in California. 23 threatens public health with more air pollution, increases dependence on costly oil, and kills competition from job-creating Califoria wind and solar companies. American Lung Association in California, California Professional Firefighters: NO on 23.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FOR

Yes on 23—A coalition of taxpayers, small business,
   firefighters, labor, agriculture, transportation,
   food producers, energy and forestry companies
   and air quality officials.
1215 K Street, Suite 2260
Sacramento, CA 95814
(866) 247-0911
info@yeson23.com
www.yeson23.com

AGAINST

No on 23: Californians to Stop
  the Dirty Energy Proposition
(888) 445-7880
info@factson23.com
Factson23.com