Former staffer Erwin Nowick urges ACA 20 approach, cites past reforms

Jun 24, 2026

Erwin Nowick, a public commenter, told the committee ACA 20 aligns with earlier reforms to reserve treatment and argued the measure helps address the state's unemployment‑insurance loan and avoids perverse incentives under the Gann limit.

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During public comment, Erwin Nowick gave a historical perspective on the evolution of the state's reserve and Gann‑limit rules, describing past ballot measures and legislative efforts he participated in and arguing ACA 20 is consistent with earlier reforms to encourage saving rather than expansion of ongoing programs.

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