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2002 - 2003 TimelineSelect a month to view the timeline for this issue:
| Budget & Economy | ||
| June 25th | Davis met with business and education leaders to fight for an on-time budget that he said protects education, public safety and children's health care coverage. | More Info |
| Davis announced that the "Build California" initiative is accelerating over $150 million in housing bond funds to state cities and counties to "stimulate the state's economy." | More Info | |
| June 24th | The Senate voted down another Dem. budget plan. | More Info |
| June 20th | Davis administration OK'd tripling vehicle license fee. | More Info |
| July 18th | Democrats announced a "Save California" campaign. | More Info |
| June 15th | Lawmakers miss deadline to approve budget. | More Info |
| June 4th | Senate Republican leader Jim Brulte threatened the careers of his Republican colleagues if they vote for tax increases to solve the state's budget hole. | More Info |
| Taxpayers might pay as much as $275 million for the state's borrowing package. | More Info | |
| June 2nd | Senate Democrats approve a draft budget plan. | More Info |
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The Senate voted down another Dem. budget plan.
Less than a week before the beginning of the fiscal year, the state Senate voted on the Democrats' budget plan -- eliminating the deficit through cuts in spending and an increase in the state sales tax. The vote did not garner the two-thirds needed to pass. Twenty-four Democrats voted for the plan, 14 Republicans voted against it.
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Davis administration OK'd tripling vehicle license fee.
The Davis administration ordered the vehicle license fee to be tripled in an effort to address the $38 billion deficit. Increased fees will go into effect October 1st. California motorists will pay, on average, $158 more than they are currently paying. Republicans say they will fight the order in court.
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Democrats announced a "Save California" campaign.
Democrats announce they will launch a "Save California" campaign next week to encourage local officials and police to support increasing taxes to balance the budget.
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Lawmakers miss deadline to approve budget.
June 15th was the constitutional deadline for the State Legislature to approve the 2003-2004 Budget. Lawmakers were unable to agree on a budget and missed the deadline.
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San Francisco Chronicle:
GOP caucus warned not to budge
Leader says he will work not to defeat anyone who votes for tax hike
Sacramento Bee:
Brulte warns he'll campaign against rebels
Los Angeles Times:
Careers at Stake, Brulte Tells GOP
San Jose Mercury News:
GOP leader issues warning
Brulte tells Republican legislators they better not vote
Contra Costa Times:
GOP circles wagons in Sacramento
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San Francisco Chronicle:
$275 million tab on state budget fix
$84 million would go to 7 banks for payment
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Los Angeles Times:
Senate Approves Placeholder Budget
Contra Costa Times:
Democrats pass budget draft plan
