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House Bill 475

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Last Action 03/17/20: recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Title AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the General Assembly's authority over local revenue options.
Bill Documents Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 952
Sponsors M. Meredith, D. Osborne, J. Blanton, C. Booker, A. Bowling, R. Bridges, T. Burch, M. Dossett, J. DuPlessis, L. Elkins, D. Elliott, C. Freeland, R. Goforth, J. Gooch Jr., D. Graham, J. Graviss, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, S. Heavrin, C. Howard, M. Koch, A. Koenig, N. Kulkarni, D. Lewis, C. Massey, C. McCoy, D. Meade , R. Meyer, S. Miles, C. Miller, J. Miller, K. Moser, J. Nemes, J. Petrie, P. Pratt, J. Raymond, R. Rothenburger, B. Rowland, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, S. Sheldon, J. Sims Jr, N. Tate, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, S. Westrom
Summary of Original Version Propose to amend Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky to permit the General Assembly to authorize a county, city, town, or municipal corporation to assess and collect local taxes and fees that are not otherwise in conflict with the Constitution; provide ballot question with proposed amendment; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Index Headings of Original Version Cities - Revenues, authority set by General Assembly, proposed constitutional amendment
Constitution, Ky. - Revenues, authority set by General Assembly, cities and counties
Counties - Revenues, authority set by General Assembly, proposed constitutional amendment
Local Mandate - Revenues, cities and counties, authority set by General Assembly, proposed constitutional amendment
Taxation - Revenues, cities and counties, authority set by General Assembly, proposed constitutional amendment
Jump to Proposed Amendments House Floor Amendment 1
House Floor Amendment 2
House Floor Amendment 3
House Floor Amendment 4
House Floor Amendment 5
Votes Vote History

Actions

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02/21/20
  • introduced in House
02/24/20
  • to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
  • posted in committee
02/27/20
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/28/20
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • floor amendments (1), (2) and (3-title) filed
03/02/20
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 3, 2020
  • floor amendments (4) and (5) filed
03/06/20
  • 3rd reading
  • floor amendment (4) ruled not germane
  • defeated 49-17
03/09/20
  • bill reconsidered
  • placed in the Orders of the Day
03/17/20
  • recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor J. Donohue
Summary Retain original provisions; propose to amend Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide all employees in Kentucky a wage of not less than 130 percent of the poverty level determined annually by the Census Bureau.
Index Headings Constitution, Ky. - Living wage, provide for
Wages and Hours - Standard for living wage, provide for

Amendment House Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor J. Donohue
Summary Retain original provisions; propose to amend Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide a minimum weekly wage level to all employees in this state based upon specified federal data publications.
Index Headings Constitution, Ky. - Minimum weekly wage level, provide for
Wages and Hours - Minimum weekly wage level, provide for

Amendment House Floor Amendment 3
Sponsor J. Donohue
Summary Make title amendment.
Index Headings Title Amendments - HB 475

Amendment House Floor Amendment 4
Sponsor J. Donohue
Summary Retain original provisions; propose to amend Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide a starting minimum weekly wage level to all employees in this state based upon specified federal data publications.
Index Headings Wages and Hours - Minimum weekly wage level, provide for
Constitution, Ky. - Minimum weekly wage level, provide for

Amendment House Floor Amendment 5
Sponsor J. Donohue
Summary Retain original provisions; propose to amend Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide all employees in Kentucky a starting wage of not less than 130 percent of the poverty level determined annually by the Census Bureau.
Index Headings Wages and Hours - Standard for living wage, provide for
Constitution, Ky. - Living wage, provide for

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