HCR 1 (1997): requesting Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prevent federal courts from instructing states or political subdivisions of states to levy or increase taxes.
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HCR 1 (1997)
requesting Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prevent federal courts from instructing states or political subdivisions of states to levy or increase taxes.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Noyes (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. F. Riley (Hills 44)
- Rep. Rubin (Rock 25)
- Rep. Fesh (Rock 13)
- Rep. Simmons (Rock 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 1997, 10:15 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM301,LOB
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ST-FED REL & VETS; HJ12,P177
- January 15, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/15/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 28, 1997: HEARING JAN28 10:15 RM301,LOB FOR: ST-FED & VETS
- February 18, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB26 (VOTE 12-1;CC)
- February 26, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ29,P588