Bill Summary for H 784 (2011-2012)

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Apr 7 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 784 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE A THREE-FIFTHS VOTE FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO LEVY STATE TAXES.
Intro. by Blust.

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Amends Section 23 of Article II of the NC Constitution as title indicates for all laws creating new taxes or increasing existing taxes. Excludes from the supermajority requirement laws repealing or restricting specific tax preferences and laws permitting local taxing units to levy specific taxes. Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to the voters in the November 2012 election.