Pawlenty's Proposal - The Firearms Forum

pinecone70 · 11-06-2009, 06:42 AM

ST. PAUL- Governor Tim Pawlenty might have just chosen his swan song.

"We need to change the way we budget in Minnesota from what we want to spend to what we have brought in the door," Pawlenty said today.

The Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would cap state spending, based solely on revenues it brings in.

"It is a budget based on what is in the checkbook rather than what we hope might be in the checkbook in the future," Pawlenty said.

It is called the spending accountability amendment.

If it had been on the books, on average the state would have spend 900 million dollars less in each two year budget cycle since 1960, according to Pawlenty.

Obviously, Senate democrats are more than skeptical.

"At first blush it does seem odd that on his way out the door, with a seven million dollar deficit, he recommends something he never proposed to the legislature," Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller said.

If the amendment did make it out of the Capitol and on the ballot, history would suggest, it would pass.

Senate tax committee chairman Tom Bakk points out that since 1980, of the 18 constitutional amendments that went to the ballot, 17 passed.

"If we are going to put this on the ballot we need to take it seriously because it has a good chance to pass," Bakk said.

But it's a long way from passing at this point because it's just a proposal and a couple of graphs and charts.

Brought to us by a Governor, who would like to make a drastic change, before he sets sail.

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red14 · 11-06-2009, 08:01 AM

What is your opinion on this Pinecone? You know more about this, being a resident. What say you?

pinecone70 · 11-06-2009, 08:32 AM

I'm not sure what to think yet, it was new to me this morning. It will shake things up a bit.

Trouble 45-70 · 11-06-2009, 09:44 AM

They don't need that amendment, there are still checks in the check book.

Double D · 11-06-2009, 11:09 AM

And if the checks run out they will just get more....

Bobitis · 11-06-2009, 11:50 AM

We had a similar initiative here this week.
It got laughed off the cliff.

Anyone got any spare change?

11-06-2009, 06:42 AM	#1
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Pawlenty's Proposal ST. PAUL- Governor Tim Pawlenty might have just chosen his swan song. "We need to change the way we budget in Minnesota from what we want to spend to what we have brought in the door," Pawlenty said today. The Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would cap state spending, based solely on revenues it brings in. "It is a budget based on what is in the checkbook rather than what we hope might be in the checkbook in the future," Pawlenty said. It is called the spending accountability amendment. If it had been on the books, on average the state would have spend 900 million dollars less in each two year budget cycle since 1960, according to Pawlenty. Obviously, Senate democrats are more than skeptical. "At first blush it does seem odd that on his way out the door, with a seven million dollar deficit, he recommends something he never proposed to the legislature," Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller said. If the amendment did make it out of the Capitol and on the ballot, history would suggest, it would pass. Senate tax committee chairman Tom Bakk points out that since 1980, of the 18 constitutional amendments that went to the ballot, 17 passed. "If we are going to put this on the ballot we need to take it seriously because it has a good chance to pass," Bakk said. But it's a long way from passing at this point because it's just a proposal and a couple of graphs and charts. Brought to us by a Governor, who would like to make a drastic change, before he sets sail. (Copyright 2009 by KARE. All Rights Reserved.) __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...." -->

11-06-2009, 08:01 AM	#2
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,915	Re: Pawlenty's Proposal What is your opinion on this Pinecone? You know more about this, being a resident. What say you? __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

11-06-2009, 08:32 AM	#3
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Pawlenty's Proposal I'm not sure what to think yet, it was new to me this morning. It will shake things up a bit. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

11-06-2009, 09:44 AM	#4
Trouble 45-70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NE Ar. W. of Black River Contributor Posts: 2,703	Re: Pawlenty's Proposal They don't need that amendment, there are still checks in the check book.

11-06-2009, 11:09 AM	#5
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,089	Re: Pawlenty's Proposal And if the checks run out they will just get more.... __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

11-06-2009, 11:50 AM	#6
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: Pawlenty's Proposal We had a similar initiative here this week. It got laughed off the cliff. Anyone got any spare change? __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all