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SJR 8211 - 2015-16
Amending the Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to raise taxes.
Bill History
2016 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Jan 19
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Security.
(View Original Bill)
Jan 21
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Security at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 1
GOS - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass.
(Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 8
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 12
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, failed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0.
(View Roll Calls)
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Fiscal Note
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Amendments
| Amendment Name | Num | Sponsor | Type | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8211 AMS CARL EPPS 143 | 575 | Carlyle | Floor | Pg 2 Ln 19 | NOT ADOPTED 02/12/2016 |
| 8211 AMS CARL EPPS 146 | 574 | Carlyle | Floor | Pg 2 Ln 13 | NOT ADOPTED 02/12/2016 |
| 8211 AMS CHAS GAVI 242 | 567 | Chase | Floor | Pg 2 Ln 13 | NOT ADOPTED 02/12/2016 |
| 8211 AMS FROC EPPS 139 | 577 | Frockt | Floor | Pg 2 Ln 19 | NOT ADOPTED 02/12/2016 |
| 8211 AMS KEIS EPPS 140 | 576 | Keiser | Floor | Pg 2 Ln 19 | NOT ADOPTED 02/12/2016 |
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