JOINT RESOLUTION · 2015–16 SESSION
HJR 4213: Const. amendment on taxes
Requiring the referral of a constitutional amendment that requires a two-thirds vote of the legislature for tax increases, legislative approval for fee increases, and removes the advisory vote requirement for tax increases.
Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution requiring a two-thirds vote of the legislature for tax increases and legislative approval for fee increases and removing the advisory vote requirement for tax increases.
From the Bill Digest (HJR 4213), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 20, 2016
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Matt Shea (R-4)
- Introduced
- January 20, 2016 in the House
- Last action
- March 10, 2016
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Matt Shea (R-4)
4 co-sponsors (0 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 Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
HJR 4213 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HJR 4213 (2025–26) Income tax
- HJR 4213 (2019–20) Road usage charge limits
- HJR 4213 (2013–14) Term limits/house and senate
- HJR 4213 (2011–12) Tax increase restrictions
- HJR 4213 (2009–10) Lakewood Law Enf Mem Act
- HJR 4213 (2007–08) Restriction on tax increases
- HJR 4213 (2005–06) Voting age
- HJR 4213 (2003–04) Salaries/elected officials