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S.J.Res. 15 (106th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit retroactive increases in taxes.

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Introduced

18 March 1999

Last action

23 March 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.

Sponsors

Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Taxation

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any new Federal tax, or increase in a Federal tax, from taking effect before the date of enactment of the new tax or increase (thus prohibiting retroactive increases in taxes).

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 March 1999

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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