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FL H7001

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds vote of both legislative houses to impose, authorize, or raise any state tax or fee, with gubernatorial approval required.

  • Defines "raise" as increasing tax or fee rates on percentage/per mill basis, increasing flat or fixed amounts, or decreasing or eliminating tax exemptions or credits.

  • Requires any tax or fee imposed or raised under this amendment be contained in a separate bill with no other subjects.

  • Does not apply to taxes or fees imposed by counties, municipalities, school boards, or special districts, nor authorize taxes otherwise prohibited by Constitution.

  • Defines "fee" as any charge or payment required by law, including service fees, license fees and costs, and service charges.

Legislative Description

Supermajority Vote for State Taxes or Fees

Last Action

Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State

3/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/21/2018
Finance and Tax Appropriations Subcommittee2/1/2018
Appropriations11/9/2017

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