JOINT RESOLUTION · 2007–08 SESSION

SJR 8209: State income tax

Amending the Constitution to allow an income tax.

Summary

The bill amends Article 7 of the state constitution, authorizing the Legislature to impose taxes on income. Income is expressly not considered property under Article 7.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8209), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SJR 8209 (2025–26) Property taxes/residence · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8209 (2023–24) Residential ex./property tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8209 (2021–22) Domestic violence/bail · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8209 (2019–20) Public works assistance acct · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8209 (2017–18) Tax court · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8209 (2015–16) 2/3rd vote for tax increases · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8209 (2013–14) Higher education/priority · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8209 (2011–12) Salary reductions/officials · Did not pass · died in committee