BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5418: Ballot measures
Requiring ballot titles to indicate tax consequences of the ballot measure.
Summary
- The concise description in a ballot title for a local referendum or other question must include a statement describing the amount the measure will increase or decrease taxes if the measure has tax implications.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5418), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 18, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Pam Roach (R-31)
- Introduced
- January 18, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to requiring statements of tax implications on ballot measures;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)
9 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
SB 5418 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5418 (2019–20) Local government procurement
- SB 5418 (2017–18) Sunshine committee
- SB 5418 (2015–16) Cat. injured workers
- SB 5418 (2013–14) County property tax levies
- SB 5418 (2011–12) Use of force in self-defense