Measures described as Trojan Horse ballot initiatives
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This page provides examples of ballot measures that opponents described as a Trojan Horse from 2008 to 2016. Opponents used the phrase to describe ballot initiatives that, in their view, combined policies that most voters prefer with other provisions that most voters would not in order to pass the unfavorable provisions. The allegation that a particular ballot measure is a Trojan Horse is subjective since that label involves reaching conclusions about the motivations of an initiative's sponsors.
Examples from opponents
Ballotpedia does not characterize ballot measures as a Trojan Horse. Examples listed below are measures that opponents claimed were designed as such.
2016
- Florida Amendment 1, Solar Energy Subsidies and Personal Solar Use Initiative: Supporters argued that the initiative would protect personal solar usage and protect consumers who did not want to use solar. Opponents argued that the initiative, which had the support of some utilities, would allow electric companies to inhibit the personal use of solar power. Voters rejected Amendment 1.
2011
- West Hollywood, California, Measure WH-A, Billboard Taxes and Regulation Measure. Measure A was designed to tax billboard revenue and contained provisions that would have also allowed for more tall wall billboards. Opponents argued that the tax provision was designed to distract voters from the provisions allowing for additional billboards. Voters rejected Measure WH-A.
2008
- California Proposition 98, Eminent Domain and Rent Control Prohibition Amendment: Supporters argued that the initiative protected the public against eminent domain abuse. Opponents emphasized that the initiative would have prohibited rent control. Voters rejected Proposition 98.
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