HI HR233

Supports requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote in the legislature for all legislation that increases any state tax rate or enacts a new tax.

Asserts that control of taxation requires heightened democratic scrutiny and that the permanent nature of taxes merits a supermajority standard rather than simple majority approval.

Notes that 16 states currently require supermajority votes to raise taxes and Wisconsin passed such legislation in February 2011.

Argues that a supermajority requirement would reduce legislative tendency to increase tax burdens during non-election periods and provide protection against special interest influence in tax policy.

Directs that certified copies be sent to the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and the Governor.