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H.J.Res. 59 (106th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting courts from levying or increasing taxes.

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Introduced

17 June 1999

Last action

28 June 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], JOHN DUNCAN

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation

Source updated

2 January 2025

Rule of law · Taxation

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the Supreme Court, any inferior court of the United States, or the court of any State from requiring a State or local government to levy or increase taxes.

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Timeline

  1. 17 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 June 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1310-1311)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 June 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

3 official files

Introduced in House (text)

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