2007 Special Session 1

SENATE BILL 7

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
File Code: State Government - General Assembly
Sponsored By:
Senator Harris
Entitled:
Maryland Taxpayer Protection Act

Synopsis:

Proposing an addition to the Maryland Constitution to require the approval of two-thirds of the members elected to each House of the General Assembly to pass legislation to increase the rate of an existing tax or to impose a tax on an individual or entity not subject to the tax at the time of consideration of the legislation; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action
10/29
First Reading Budget and Taxation
10/31
Hearing 11/2 at 2:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Constitutional Amendments
General Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; Leg Policy Committee.
Legislation -see also- Corrective Leg; Curative Leg
Referendum
Revenue and Taxes -see also- Dev Fees &Taxes; specific tax

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - III Legislative Department
( 28A )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered