About:
Prop 41 would require audits of programs funded by new special taxes. It would also make it harder for new state taxes to avoid California’s spending limit.
Pros and Cons:
Pro:
Supporters say Prop 41 would make the government more transparent and accountable. Audits could help find waste and make sure taxpayer money is being used effectively.
Con:
Opponents say Prop 41 is mainly designed to stop or weaken California’s proposed billionaire tax (Prop 40). They argue that it could reduce funding for healthcare and other programs.
Supporters and opposers:
Supporters:
California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPAs)
California Taxpayers Association (CalTax)
CalAsian Chamber of Commerce
California Chamber of Commerce
Opposers:
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
California Democratic Party
California Federation of Labor Unions