| HJR 023 | Relating to Limitations on Taxation |
| Sponsor: | LONG | Handling House Bill: | |
| Committee: | WAYS | LR Number: | L0991.01I |
| Last Action: | 01/31/95 - Referred H Ways and Means Committee | ||
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HJR023 Long, Elizabeth L. et al
P R E F I L E D
HJR 23 -- Taxation
This amendment to the state constitution requires a four-- sevenths majority vote by the General Assembly to enact any tax or fee increase. In addition, the amendment requires a four-- sevenths favorable majority of the qualified voters of the state to enact any statewide tax or fee increase. Currently, the constitution requires a simple majority by the General Assembly or the voters to approve an increase in taxes or fees.