On the other hand, Sen. Wiener commented, “Voters should have confidence that their President is in fact working for them and not to enrich himself or herself. Making a candidate’s tax returns public gives voters that confidence and builds trust. By also including the office of the Governor in this legislation, we show that we will hold our own executive to this vital standard.”
In October 2017, former Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a similar bill, SB 149 citing the reason that it may be unconstitutional. He is also worried that it could set a “slippery slope” precedent.
In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed into law a bill that allows congressional committees with “legitimate legislative purpose” to obtain Trump’s state tax returns.
