JOINT RESOLUTION · 2015–16 SESSION

SJR 8215: Tax increases/voter approval

Requiring voter approval for any action or combination of actions by the legislature that raises taxes.

Summary

The state Constitution is amended to require referral to the voters for any legislative action that raises taxes unless: The action receives a three-fifths vote of both houses of the Legislature; The action raises taxes, for a period of twelve months or less, in response to a catastrophic event that necessitates government action to protect life or public safety, following a declaration of emergency by the…

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8215), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

No recorded floor votes.

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

SJR 8215 (2019–20) Supreme court justices · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8215 (2017–18) Public works assistance · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8215 (2013–14) Superior court judges · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8215 (2011–12) Debt reduction act of 2011 · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SJR 8215 (2009–10) Toll revenue for highways · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8215 (2007–08) Supreme court vacancies · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8215 (2005–06) Election certification · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8215 (2003–04) School district levies · Did not pass · died in committee