Legislature(1993 - 1994)
04/05/1993 08:35 AM House FIN
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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska prohibiting the imposition of state personal income taxation, state ad valorem taxation on real property, or state retail sales taxation without the approval of the voters of the state. Representative Martin noted that the issue has been around about 10 years. He stressed that most other states require that taxes are approved by two-thirds of the legislative body. He asserted that voters generally allow new taxes for education and highways. He asserted that Alaska is the only state where a simple majority of the legislature can impose a tax on residents. Representative Martin clarified that "ad valorem" taxes are personal taxes in proportion to value. Representative Grussendorf spoke against HJR 9. He stressed the difficulty the legislative body has in making tough decisions regarding the increase of revenues. Representative Martin stated that HJR 9 does not affect local taxes. Representative Grussendorf asserted that revenue decisions by the State affects municipal fiscal policies. Representative Martin MOVED to report HJR 9 out of Committee with individual recommendations and with the accompanying fiscal notes. Representative Grussendorf OBJECTED. A roll call vote was taken on the motion. IN FAVOR: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Larson OPPOSED: Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre Co-Chair MacLean and Representative Brown were absent from the vote. HJR 9 was HELD in Committee.
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