More taxes coming to California?

I admit I'm of two minds when it comes to ballot box budgeting. On one hand it does tie the legislators hands and prevents them from governing efficiently, especially when economic times are tough. On the other hand, our (California) legislators have shown themselves to be so irresponsible with our money, they cannot be trusted to act in the best interest of us and therefore do not warrant the freedom of action. They are now guilty of being poor stewards until they can show otherwise.

That being said, there are now THREE ballot measures that appear to be heading towards the November ballot, each one would raise a specific tax and spend the money in a specific way. I would be more willing to approve them if they took existing money and said these programs would be funded. Take away the discretion of the legislators and governor until they can show they are responsible.