CACR 18 (2026): relating to tax rates. Providing that the rate of taxes in the state shall not exceed certain annual percentages.

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CACR 18 (2026)

relating to tax rates. Providing that the rate of taxes in the state shall not exceed certain annual percentages.

  • Status: Failed to pass
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 108 people signed in online: 10 in support and 98 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 2, 2026. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2026 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 170–163.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, GP 154
  • February 2, 2026, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
  • February 2, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
  • March 12, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • March 12, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 170, nays 163, failed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:30 am GP 154
  • February 2, 2026: Executive Session: 02/02/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
  • February 2, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  • February 2, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/02/2026 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • February 6, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass: MF DV 170-163 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/12/2026

Laws It Would Change

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