Two-thirds Voting Requirement For Bills With Fees
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2022 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that any bill that imposes, increases, or authorizes the imposition of a fee be approved by a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the general assembly to become law.
Bill Summary:
The bill creates a requirement that any bill that imposes a new fee, authorizes the imposition of a new fee, increases an existing fee, or authorizes the increase of an existing fee be approved by a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the general assembly to become law. The two-thirds vote requirement applies only to the vote on final passage of such a bill in each house of the general assembly.
The bill defines a "fee" as a charge that is levied to defray the cost of the particular government service provided to those charged and not levied for the purpose of raising any revenue for a general public purpose.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2022 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 22-1059 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 4-7. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 22-1059 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2022 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/14/2022 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |