2008 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 8

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 this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
8/7
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Budget and Taxation
1/16
Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m.
1/17
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 1/23 at 2:00 p.m.
1/21
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
1/24
Hearing cancelled
1/30
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 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