Proponents of Proposal 5 are trying to push a rosy story about their constitutional amendment, which would require a 2/3 supermajority of the House and the Senate or a statewide vote of the people in order to raise taxes. While that would make it harder to raise taxes, it would also allow for a minority of lawmakers to block needed funding for schools and public safety, while protecting the latest round of corporate special interest tax breaks.
Don’t be fooled!
Proposal 5 is a dangerous proposition for Michigan’s economy. If voters approve Proposal 5, as few as 13 Senators could block legislation that every other legislator and the governor supported. This proposal puts total power in the hands of a few lawmakers and their corporate donors to protect their interests and block what the majority of Michigan wants and needs.
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