CACR 23 (2010): relating to taxation. Providing that a 2/3 vote is required to pass legislation imposing new or increased taxes or license fees provided that the legislature may increase the rate of taxes and fees with a majority vote in any fiscal year that insufficient revenues are provided to pay the principal and interest on a debt payable in that year, to which the state has pledged its faith and credit.

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CACR 23 (2010)

relating to taxation. Providing that a 2/3 vote is required to pass legislation imposing new or increased taxes or license fees provided that the legislature may increase the rate of taxes and fees with a majority vote in any fiscal year that insufficient revenues are provided to pay the principal and interest on a debt payable in that year, to which the state has pledged its faith and credit.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–3. On February 3, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 239–108.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 26, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 3, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 239, nays 108, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 10:20 AM LOB 202
  • January 26, 2010: Executive Session: 1/26/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202 (Continued 1/27/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202 If Necessary)
  • January 27, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 3 RC (vote 13-3)
  • January 27, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 3, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 239-108

Laws It Would Change

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