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OK SJR3

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Tom Ivester

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment adding Section 33A to Article V, known as the Taxpayer Accountability Bill.

  • Requires all income tax bills that modify tax rates or brackets to include a "trigger provision" making the bill effective only if projected revenue growth offsets the tax change.

  • Mandates State Board of Equalization determine in December and February meetings whether sufficient revenue growth or spending reductions exist to authorize implementation of any enacted income tax bills.

  • Defines terms including "estimated revenue impact," "income tax bill," "reduction in recurring state-appropriated expenditures," and "trigger provision."

  • Directs Secretary of State to refer amendment to voters with specified ballot title describing the Taxpayer Accountability Bill provisions.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; creating Taxpayer Accountability Bill; prohibiting introduction, consideration or enactment of certain bills by Legislature without specified provision; requiring State Board of Equalization to make certain findings.

Revenue and Taxation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Finance Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Finance2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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