JOINT RESOLUTION · 2017–18 SESSION

SJR 8214: 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

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to raise taxes, a simple majority vote to impose or raise fees, and no advisory vote.

From the Bill Digest (SJR 8214), 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 8214 (2019–20) Title-only bills · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8214 (2015–16) Income tax/const. amendment · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8214 (2013–14) Governor/public records · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8214 (2011–12) State's pension obligations · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8214 (2009–10) Voting by secret ballot · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8214 (2007–08) Supreme court vacancies · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8214 (2005–06) Supreme court vacancies · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8214 (2003–04) Initiative and referendum · Did not pass · died in committee