A Special Report on Government Reform from the NYS Assembly Minority Conference" New York State

1:) Which choice best completes the following sentence:

"New York state government _____"

A. Spends too much

B. Taxes too much

C. Needs real reform

All of the above

A Special Report on Government Reform from the New York State ASSEMBLY MINORITY CONFERENCE

State government spends too much

State government needs to control spending and ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t wasted. When you consider the Medicaid program alone costs New York taxpayers $4.5 billion in waste, fraud and abuse every year, it’s clear State government needs to learn how to live within its means. Here’s what the Assembly Minority Conference has proposed to control spending:

Prevent "backdoor" borrowing without voter approval
Institute a "truth in borrowing" measure to provide transparency to taxpayers
Require a 2/3 Super Majority for passage of any bill that imposes a new tax
Call for fiscal impact statements on all legislation

State government taxes too much

Money Magazine once called New York a "tax hell." Years later, we’ve seen some progress but more work remains, especially since New Yorkers pay property tax rates that are the third-highest in the nation. Here’s what the Assembly Minority Conference supports to provide real tax relief:

Enact "STAR Excelsior" to deliver $1.75 billion in extra property tax relief
Provide an $800 million personal income tax reduction
Eliminate the corporate franchise tax to save manufacturers over $500 million annually
Restrict Albany’s unfunded mandates

Here’s what the Assembly Minority Conference achieved this legislative session:

	Secured $920 million for property tax relief rebate checks
	Capped the state sales tax on gasoline
	Eliminated the state sales tax on clothing & footwear under $110
	Expanded the state’s DNA database
	Removed the statute of limitations on rape and other violent sex crimes
	Strengthened Megan’s Law to protect children and families
	Enacted tougher penalties for gun traffickers

The Assembly Minority Conference:
Jim Tedisco, Minority Leader - R
Tom Alfano - R Jim Bacalles - R Will Barclay - R Bob Barra - R Phil Boyle - R Jeff Brown - R Dan Burling - R Marc Butler - R Nancy Calhoun - R Pat Casale - R Mike Cole - R Jim Conte - R Cliff Crouch - R Joe Errigo - R Gary Finch - R Mike Fitzpatrick - R Joe Giglio - R Steve Hawley - R Jim Hayes - R Dan Hooker - R Vincent Ignizio - R Tom Kirwan - R Brian Kolb - R	Pat Manning - R Roy McDonald - R Dave McDonough - R Tom McKevitt - R Joel Miller - R Matt Mirones - R Lou Mosiello - R Bob Oaks - R Tom O’Mara - R Chris Ortloff - R Jack Quinn - R Annie Rabbitt - R Andy Raia - R Bill Reilich - R Joe Saladino - R Teresa Sayward - R Dede Scozzafava - R Will Stephens - R Fred Thiele - R Dave Townsend - R Rob Walker - R

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