WA SJR8208 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 11 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-10 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Pending: Senate Government Operations & Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to raise taxes, a majority vote to raise certain fees, and no advisory vote by the people on tax legislation.

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Title

Requiring a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to raise taxes, a majority vote to raise certain fees, and no advisory vote by the people on tax legislation.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-10SenateBy resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
2016-01-11SenateFirst reading, referred to Government Operations & Security.
2016-01-08SenatePrefiled for introduction.

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