Legislative transparency is the driving force of democracy, and Proposition 54 is just that – transparent.
Proposition 54 would prohibit the California legislature from passing any bill if it is not published in print and online for 72 hours prior to the vote.
It is currently quite difficult for average Californians to learn about proposed state bills without scouring through the legislature’s bill schedule – which, often times, does not provide information on bills schedule farther in the future. With Proposition 54, more voters would be able to find out about measures and make their thoughts known to legislators.
This exchange of thought the proposition brings about – in part, by allowing for media agencies to more easily report on proposed bills – will allow for a more accessible California democracy. This board endorses the proposition because it offers greater transparency and opportunity for voter participation.
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