November 4th Is Election Day In The U.S.

Michigan has a doozy of a ballot issue for the coming primary.

It's not really long, but I don't think it's written entirely in English. Is there a language called "Lawyerese"?

Quote:

APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF AMENDATORY ACT TO REDUCE STATE USE TAX AND REPLACE WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY STABILIZATION SHARE TO MODERNIZE THE TAX SYSTEM TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES GROW AND CREATE JOBS

The amendatory act adopted by the Legislature would:

1. Reduce the state use tax and replace with a local community stabilization share of the tax for the purpose of modernizing the tax system to help small businesses grow and create jobs in Michigan.

2. Require Local Community Stabilization Authority to provide revenue to local governments dedicated for local purposes, including police safety, fire protection, and ambulance emergency services.

3. Increase portion of state use tax dedicated for aid to local school districts.

4. Prohibit Authority from increasing taxes.

5. Prohibit total use tax rate from exceeding existing constitutional 6% limitation.

Should this law be approved?

Actually I have figured it out. It's an attempt to slash business taxes and drain the coffers of the state treasury. But sheesh! What a load of convoluted gobbledygook!

Isn't there supposed to be a rule that the language of ballot measures clearly explain to the voters what they are proposing?