Six simple steps to improve state government

My column today offers a half-dozen ideas to make the Legislature more efficient. But don't count on many of them being adopted because they cut right to the heart of what's wrong with politics in California -- the legislative system is designed for the politicians and special interests. The public is an afterthought -- unless voters are so passionate about an issue it can't be ignored by lawmakers/

Here's my first idea:

-- Legislators must show results for their work or they won't get paid. Each year, establish three legislative goals and if the Assembly and Senate don't come up with solutions to all three by Dec. 31, lawmakers in both houses forfeit that year's pay.

The other five ideas are just as provocative. You'll have to click here to read them.