Assembly Democrats Kill Cost-of-Living Relief

Assembly Democrats on the Revenue and Taxation Committee killed a series of Republican-led cost-of-living bills that would have put money back in Californians’ pockets. This is a clear contrast: Assembly Republicans are fighting to lower the cost of living. Assembly Democrats voted in committee to block that relief.

Assembly Republicans tried to lower your cost of living:

  • No tax on tips
  • Tax relief on overtime pay
  • Lower costs for infant car seats
  • Help for first-time homebuyers
  • Lower taxes on medicine and everyday essentials

Assembly Democrats on the Revenue and Taxation Committee blocked them. 

They had a choice: give Californians relief or protect the high-cost status quo.

They chose the status quo.

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