JOINT RESOLUTION · 2015–16 SESSION

SJR 8216: 2/3rd vote for tax increases

Amending the Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to raise taxes.

Summary

A two-thirds vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate is required to raise taxes. "Raises 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. Legislative approval for fee increases is required.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8216), 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 8216 (2019–20) Balanced budget, 4 year · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8216 (2011–12) State expenditure limit · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8216 (2009–10) Property tax levy for parks · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8216 (2007–08) Assessed value of property · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8216 (2005–06) Scope of medicine & surgery · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8216 (2003–04) Public office vacancies · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8216 (2001–02) Assessed value/real property · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8216 (1999–00) Judges/benefits payment · Did not pass · died in committee