Tag: Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force
Tag: Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force (page 4)
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The New Hampshire Primary Results Project Little Hope in Economic Growth
Because of its varying policies, New Hampshire’s economic priorities are difficult to gauge, which some pundits might suggest make the state a good testing ground for presidential candidates’ platforms. The state’s inherent fiscal inconsistencies might also explain the seemingly irreconcilable gulf between voters’ concerns about the economy and their support for Sanders and Trump.
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Governor Bevin Calls for Responsible Spending in New Budget
Newly elected Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin used his State of the Commonwealth Budget Address to challenge Kentucky to do better in terms of responsible budgeting and be “the best version…
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State of the State: Utah
Few states in the nation can rival Utah’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and economic competitiveness. A lesser writer would even say that the Beehive State’s economy is buzzing. Utah’s consistent…
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State of the Commonwealth: Massachusetts
Governor Charlie Baker had a good week following the news that General Electric is moving its corporate headquarters to Boston. If Baker and Massachusetts continue to implement spending and tax reductions,…
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State of the State: New Mexico
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez recently gave her State of the State address, opening the 2016 legislative session. The governor’s address reflected the crossroads at which New Mexico currently stands.
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Resolution Calling for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment
{Title, enacting clause, etc.} A RESOLUTION, for the purpose of petitioning the Congress of the United States to adopt an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, for submission to…
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K-12 Efficiency Commission
Model Policy Section 1. (a) The K-12 Efficiency Commission shall be composed of nine voting members as follows: (1) (A) Six at-large members appointed as follows: Two shall be appointed…
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Resolution on Federal Maintenance of Effort Requirements
WHEREAS, maintenance of effort requirements contained in federal cost sharing programs, grants and regulatory agreements with [insert state] restrict state legislators’ ability to appropriate state funds and set regulatory policy;…
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Tax Reduction Fund
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This act shall be known as the {chosen state tax} Tax Reduction Fund Section 2. {Definition} (a) The {chosen state tax} tax reduction fund is a special…
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An ACT to prohibit state agencies from obligating the state to federal maintenance of effort requirements
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This act shall be known as An ACT to prohibit state agencies from obligating [insert state] to federal maintenance of effort requirements Section 2. It is…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Eliminate Discriminatory State and Local Taxes on Automobile Renters
Model Resolution WHEREAS, since 1976, 43 states and the District of Columbia have enacted more than 100 car rental excise taxes, which are beyond typical sales taxes, resulting in car rental…
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Resolution in Support of Pension Reform Bridge Funding and Compliant OPEB Liability Funding
Whereas, State, County and Municipal Governments have accrued trillions of dollars in unfunded Pension and OPEB Post-Retirement Benefit Liabilities over the course of many decades. Whereas, these unfunded Pension and…
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ALEC Principles of Taxation
Guiding principles of taxation The fundamental principles presented here provide guidance for a neutral and effective tax system; one that raises needed revenue for core functions of government, while…
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Vote on Taxes Joint Resolution
WHEREAS, With our nation’s debt expected to exceed $20 trillion dollars or $250,000 for a family of four by 2020*; and WHEREAS, Annual interest on the debt is expected to be…
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Automatic Income Tax Rate Adjustment Act
Section 1. {Adjustment Rate} (A) As used in this section: (1) “Consumer price index” means the United States consumer price index for all urban consumers as defined and reported by…
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Retirement System Board of Trustees and Employees Prudent Investor Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Prudent Investor Rule} (A) Except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this section, a trustee or director of any {insert state} retirement system who invests…
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Tax Expenditure Transparency Act
Model Policy Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Tax Expenditure Transparency Act. Section 1. (A) For purposes of this section, “tax expenditure” means…
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Independent Revenue Forecasting Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. This Act may be cited as the Independent Revenue Forecasting Act. Section…
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Interstate Compact Sunshine Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as The Interstate Compact Sunshine Act. Section 2. {Statement of Purpose} It is the intent of the…
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Flat Tax Option Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as The Flat Tax Option Act. Section 2. {Statement of Purpose} It is the intent of the…