Yeah? Is that why exactly zero other states -- you can look it up -- have instituted something similar? 

It starves the government in good times so you get the feel-good of a $17 check from the state. Congratulations. That $17, combined with mine and everyone else's, could have built a needed school, bridge, road, or tunnel. 

Your short-sighted selfishness is costing the state and costing our ability to grow in a smart manner.