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GA HR1891

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sam Teasley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia State Constitution (Article VII, Section I, Paragraph I) requiring a 60% supermajority vote in both chambers of the General Assembly to enact any new sales and use, income, excise, or property tax
  • Applies the same 60% supermajority requirement to any increase in the rate or amount of existing sales and use, income, excise, or property taxes
  • Requires that all such tax votes be conducted as roll-call votes, ensuring each legislator's position is recorded
  • Sponsored by Representative Teasley of the 37th District
  • If passed by the General Assembly, the amendment would be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on a statewide ballot

Legislative Description

Revenue and taxation; no new tax or rate increase unless such tax is approved by at least 60 percent of members elected of General Assembly; provide - CA

Last Action

House First Readers

3/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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