As to not waste anyone's time, I'll get right to it.
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My name is Domenico De Luca, and I have a simple vision for a better California.
​To get there, we need to break free from the current system of representative democracy and switch to direct democracy.
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With direct democracy, the citizens of California will have a real say on what gets passed.
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We will hold elections two times a year and those who want to vote will be able to. I will fight for a system that gives everyone in the State the right to vote for laws and regulations that affect them, rather than trusting politicians to protect your interests.
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No more corruption and no more corporate lobbying.
Every citizen of California should be recognized and heard.
Your vote is your voice - it's time to have a say in your own future.
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True, transparent representation is what every Californian deserves.
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How Direct Democracy could work in California:
Current system:
1. Citizen or group proposes legislation.
2. Legislator introduces a bill.
3. Bill is heard and voted on by a policy committee. If approved…
4. Bills that have a fiscal impact are heard and voted by the Appropriations Committee. If approved…
5. The bill is voted on by the full Senate/Assembly. If approved…
6. The process repeats in the second house.
7. If approved by the second house without amendments, the bill heads to the Governor.
8. If approved by the second house with amendments, the bill heads back to the first house for a final vote, then heads to the Governor.
9. Governor signs or vetoes.
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Here is the proposed system:
1. A citizen or group proposes legislation. (An amendment to the constitution requires 150,000 signatures. A proposed law or change to a law requires 100,000 signatures)
2. The representative (52 statewide/no change to the current structure) reviews the law and drafts it in simple language explaining what the law is and outlines what the impact/cost is for the law.
3. The law is put to a statewide vote.
4. The citizens of California vote twice a year on any ballot issues.
5. If majority vote yes, the law goes into effect.
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