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2003 SESSION
SB 948 Local Taxpayer Protection Act.
Introduced by: R. Edward Houck | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Local Taxpayer Protection Act. Provides that any new program or mandate requiring a net additional expenditure by any locality shall not become effective unless an annual appropriation is made from the general fund to affected localities by the General Assembly at its next Session, such appropriation being sufficient to fund such program or mandate. However, notwithstanding such requirment, a new program or mandate requiring a net additional expenditure shall become effective if the General Assembly (i) passes such legislation with an emergency clause and provides an estimated amount to fund such mandate or program in the current budget, or (ii) affirmatively votes by a four-fifths vote to pass such legislation without sufficient funding. This bill does not apply to legislation that impacts traditional or constitutionally required local government responsibilities and functions.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/03 Senate: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/07/03 031079577
- 01/08/03 Senate: Referred to Committee on Finance
- 01/28/03 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Finance (9-Y 4-N)