JOINT RESOLUTION · 2015–16 SESSION

SJR 8212: Const. amendment on taxes

Requiring a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to raise taxes, a simple majority vote to impose or raise fees, and no advisory vote.

Summary

A two-thirds vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate is required to raise taxes. Raising taxes means any action or combination of actions by the Legislature that increases state revenue deposited in any fund, budget, or account, regardless of whether the revenues are deposited into the general fund.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SJR 8212), 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 8212 (2025–26) Legislator qualifications · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8212 (2021–22) Superintendent · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8212 (2019–20) Investment of LTC funds · Passed Legislature · constitutional amendment sent to voters
SJR 8212 (2017–18) Homestead property tax exem. · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8212 (2013–14) Legislator & governor salary · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8212 (2011–12) Superintendent of pub instr · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8212 (2009–10) Judicial conduct commission · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8212 (2007–08) Inmate labor · Passed Legislature · constitutional amendment sent to voters