Introduced by Rep. Ed Orcutt, (R-Kalama) (R) on February 9, 2009, declares that a tax increase may be imposed only by a favorable vote of two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature. Expands the definition of “tax” to apply to a charge or fee imposed on a person, property, or transaction for the general support of government.
Referred to the House Finance Committee on February 9, 2009.