CACR 15 (2018): relating to legal actions. Providing that taxpayers have standing to bring actions against the government.

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CACR 15 (2018)

relating to legal actions. Providing that taxpayers have standing to bring actions against the government.

  • Status: Passed both chambers, ratified by the voters
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Rules and Enrolled Bills
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 309–9. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Rules and Enrolled Bills committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Reconsider the vote on Ought to Pass” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 14, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 29, 2018, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Rules and Enrolled Bills, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 309, nays 9, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Reconsider the vote on Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 22, nays 2, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 30, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/30/2018 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2018: Executive Session: 02/14/2018 LOB 208
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 18-0; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA RC 309-9 By Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Rules and Enrolled Bills
  • March 29, 2018: Hearing: 03/29/2018, Room 103, SH, 10:15 am
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass, RC 20Y-4N, MA, by Necessary 3/5; OT3rdg; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: The Chair rescinded OT3rdg, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Reconsider the vote on Ought to Pass, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass, RC 22Y-2N, MA, by Necessary 3/5; OT3rdg; 05/02/2018

Laws It Would Change

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