Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against political subdivisions for increasing tax rates without voter approval at a general election
This proposed constitutional amendment would allow any individual to file a lawsuit against local governments if they raise new taxes without first getting voter approval at a November general election. The bill aims to enforce existing state laws by giving citizens a legal mechanism to challenge unauthorized tax increases by political subdivisions. If passed, this change would add a new section to Article VIII of the Nebraska Constitution to formalize this right to sue.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 29, 2024
Last action Aug 20, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
Committee
Referred to Revenue Committee
legislature
Jul 29, 2024
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Julie Slama
NNonpartisan
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