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SB 189
Modifications to Sales and Use Tax / Sen. McAdams / SB189 would establish an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is for low and moderate-income working Utahns. It would encourage and reward work as well as to offset the regressive state sales and local taxes, particularly the sales tax and property taxes. / Not Passed / Support / 1
SB 270
Modifications to Sales and Use / Sen. Adams / This bill would:increases the state sales and use tax rate on groceries; reduce the general state sales and use tax rate;increase funding for transportation; and allow local entities to increase the sales tax on food. By shifting the tax burden from non-food purchases to food purchases, it would lower sales taxes for businesses by a minimum of $1,000,000 annually. / Not Passed / Oppose / 1
HJR 37 Joint Resolution on State Spending Limitations / Rep. Wimmer / HJR37 would propose a constitutional amendment to limit the growth of Utah’s budget according to a formula,and allow the Legislature to increase the budget only upon a two-thirds vote and the governor's approval. It would result in downgrades to Utah’s bond rating, costing the state tens of millions of additional dollars each year for its investments in infrastructure. / Not Passed / Oppose / 1
SB 229 Transportation Funding Revisions / Sen. Adams / This bill would increases the amount of sales and use tax revenue that is deposited into transportation funds. It would result in the transfer of $79.5 million from the General Fund to transportation by 2013. / Passed / Oppose / 2
HB 126
State Tax Commission Report to Legislature / Rep. Briscoe / This bill would improve the transparency of Utah’s annual budget by consolidating information on certain tax provisions into a single report. / Not Passed / Support / 1
HJR 001
Joint Resolution Amending State and Local
Taxing Authority / Rep. Wimmer / This resolution would place on the ballot a proposal to amend the Utah Constitution to require a two-thirds vote of a legislative or governing body at the state or local level when enacting any tax increase or any fee increase that exceeds the cost of providing a service. If approved by voters, this measure would severely limit the possibilities of both state and local governments to responsibly manage their budget. / Not Passed / Oppose / 1
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HB 112
Severance Tax Code Revisions / Rep. King / This bill would update the severance tax code to remove exemptions that are no longer relevant because of price increases. It would result in substantial additional revenue to support General Fund programs, without affecting economic activity. / Tabled – Not Passed / Support / 1
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