HJ0007            Taxpayer's bill of rights.

Sponsored by: Gray

A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing to amend the constitution by creating a new section establishing the taxpayer's bill of rights; prohibiting any tax increase by the state or any local government or increase of debt unless approved by the voters; specifying ballot requirements; providing for a refund of excess taxes; providing for emergency taxes; prohibiting increasing state expenditures; providing for distribution of surplus funds; providing definitions; authorizing persons to commence a civil action against state governmental entities and officials as specified; allowing the state to intervene in actions; and providing for an award of litigation costs as specified.

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