CACR 17 (2020): relating to taxation. Providing that a new state broad-based tax may be enacted only to reduce property taxes.

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CACR 17 (2020)

relating to taxation. Providing that a new state broad-based tax may be enacted only to reduce property taxes.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2020. The committee held work sessions on January 30, 2020 and February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 17–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 30, 2020, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 3, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 15, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/15/2020 10:00 am LOB 202
  • January 30, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/30/2020 11:00 am LOB 202
  • February 18, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2020 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • March 4, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 17-3; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/12/2020

Laws It Would Change

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