SB 202: Voter Approval/Taxes
JOINT RESOLUTION by Crist
Voter Approval/Taxes; constitutional amendment, effective day after its approval, to require that electors of state or political subdivision approve any new tax, increase in rate of existing tax, or removal of existing tax exemption unless Legislature or local governing body, by three-fourths vote & for no more than 12 months, imposes or increases tax to protect public health or safety. Amends s. 1, Art. VII.
Last Action:
4/20/1998
Senate -
Comm. Action: Unfavorable by Commerce and Economic Opportunities, laid on Table -SJ 00742
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/1997 | Senate |
• Prefiled |
| 10/24/1997 | Senate |
• Referred to Commerce and Economic Opportunities; Ways and Means; Rules and Calendar |
| 3/3/1998 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Commerce and Economic Opportunities; Ways and Means; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00018 |
| 4/8/1998 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Economic Opportunities, 04/13/98, 2:00 pm, Room-EL --Temporarily postponed |
| 4/15/1998 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Economic Opportunities, 04/20/98, 3:00 pm, Room-EL |
| 4/20/1998 | Senate |
• Comm. Action: Unfavorable by Commerce and Economic Opportunities, laid on Table -SJ 00742 |