Tax News — Week of 23 June 2024

United States
     California
     The California Supreme Court has ruled that the "Taxpayer Protection Act" must be removed from the ballot, as it would be a revision to California's Constitution.  This would require an amendment, rather than an initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-042

Africa
     Kenya
     Passage of the 2024 Finance Bill has resulted in protest that turned violent, with several protesters killed and injured by the police.
     https://www.voanews.com/a/several-shot-protesters-storm-kenya-s-parliament-after-lawmakers-approve-tax-hikes/7674258.html

Europe

     Denmark
     Starting in 2030, in Denmark, cows and pigs will be taxed for their contribution to producing greenhouse gases.
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/cows-pigs-face-carbon-tax-in-denmark/7674742.html