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HJR 17, 79th 2nd C.S.

Proposing a constitutional amendment that provides for the approval of an income tax adopted by the legislature, requires that a deduction or exemption to the tax that redistributes the combined tax liability be approved in a statewide referendum, and allows revenue from the tax to be spent on education and any other purpose.

Last action: Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select

Author: Eddie Rodriguez

Remarks: Enabling legislation is HB 21.

Subjects:
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Taxation--Income

House Committee: Property Tax Relief, Select (Jim Keffer, Warren Chisum, Charlie Geren, John Otto, David Swinford)

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