SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 9

Sponsored By:

Senators Mooney and Baker

Entitled:

Federal

Constitutional Amendment

- Judicial Taxation

Synopsis:

Memorializing the Congress of the United States to propose a federal constitutional amendment providing that no federal court shall have the power to levy or increase taxes; calling upon the members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation to utilize their resources and influence to ensure passage of such an amendment to the United States Constitution; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/4

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/9

Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.

3/7

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

3/8

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

3/10

Third Reading Passed (28-15)

House Action

3/13

First Reading Judiciary

3/22

Hearing 4/5 at 1:00 p.m.

4/7

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Sponsored by:

Senator Alexander X. Mooney, District 3

Senator Walter M. Baker, District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONGRESS, U. S

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

CONSTITUTION, U. S

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

REVENUE AND TAXES -see also- DEV FEES & TAXES; specific tax.

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):

Senate

March 10, 2000: Third Reading Passed (28-15)