California legislature tries to force Trump to release tax returns

[Panhandle Progressive]

President Donald Trump may have to release his tax returns if he wants to compete in California in 2020.

A bill passed by the state legislature Friday requires presidential candidates to release their five most recent years of tax returns to get on the ballot.

If this holds, Trump would have to submit them to the state when he runs for re-election, or he could be considered ineligible to appear on the ballot in the primary and general election.

"Our top priority is making sure the voters of California have the information they need before they go into the voting booth," Democratic state Sen. Mike McGuire -- a lead sponsor of the bill -- told CNN. "If President Trump doesn't release his tax returns voluntarily, California will do it for him."

The bill, requires the California secretary of state to publish the returns online with personal information redacted.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/16/politics/california-legislature-trump-tax-returns/index.html

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

Love it! Finally, California making themselves useful after 10 months of nada.

[cvparty]

like it matters whether he's on California's ballot in the general election...it definitely does in the primary though

[kph14]

like it matters whether he's on California's ballot in the general election...it definitely does in the primary though

Downballot Republicans would definitely feel the impact of a general election ballot without Trump

[cvparty]

like it matters whether he's on California's ballot in the general election...it definitely does in the primary though

Downballot Republicans would definitely feel the impact of a general election ballot without Trump

hm, I was just thinking of Trump's electoral college prospects but good point