Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the tax-law amendment violated the principle of unity of matter in the referendum
Extrahierter Entscheid
No. The tax reduction for wealthy newcomers and the earmarking of their tax revenue for lower rates formed a sufficient political and factual connection within the aim of making Schaffhausen a more attractive tax location.
Extrahierte Begründung
For legislative proposals, unity of matter is satisfied if one subject matter is regulated and the provisions have a substantive connection. The constitutional guarantee protects free voting, but not a right to separate every controversial provision. Here the challenged measures formed a coherent package.