2/3 VOTE FOR TAX INCREASE
House Joint Resolution H
Sponsor: Rep. Bruce Patterson
Committee: Tax Policy
Complete to 8-13-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION H AS INTRODUCED 2-8-01
The joint resolution would amend Article IV, Section 26 of the state constitution to require a two-thirds vote by each house of the legislature before any bill imposing a state tax or increasing the rate of a state tax could become law.
The term "tax" in the resolution would be defined as "a public burden imposed generally upon the inhabitants of this state for governmental purposes, without reference to peculiar benefits to particular individuals or property". The required vote would be two-thirds of the members elected and serving in each house.
The resolution would have to be submitted to the people of the state at the next general election.
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.