Small California Business Owners Polled on Legislative Proposals

California small business owners in are decidedly against three proposals or potential ballot initiatives they believe could impact their operations.

A poll from the National Federation of Independent Business asked respondents four questions that are being considered in the Legislature either as potential bills or ballot proposals.

The questions and the response include:

Should California abolish private insurance plans and replace them with a government-run “single payer” healthcare system?

• Yes 5%
• No 89%
• Undecided 6%

Should California reduce full-time work hours from 40 to 32 hours per week?

• Yes 2%
• No 95%
• Undecided 3%

Should all California businesses be required to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and those of any entity with whom they do business?

• Yes 2%
• No 94%
• Undecided 4%

Should California amend its constitution to require voter approval for all new state taxes and tax increases passed by the legislature?

• Yes 87%
• No 8%
• Undecided 5%

NFIB is a nonprofit association that includes small and independent businesses members.

Topics California