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DE SB218

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Lawson

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 13 to Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution to limit the state's power to tax to financing necessary and essential government operations only
  • Prohibits using taxes for purposes other than essential government operations and specifically bans using excise taxes and similar taxes for other purposes
  • Requires a two-thirds vote in both the Delaware House and Senate for passage as mandated by Article XVI of the state constitution
  • Requires passage of the same amendment language by the next General Assembly following the next general election to become effective
  • Intended to prevent what sponsors characterize as abusive or coercive taxation schemes

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Viii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Delaware Relating To The Power Of The State To Impose Taxes Upon The People Of The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Stricken in Senate

3/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Executive2/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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