2011 Senate Joint Resolution G

Require “pay-go” rule on bills that reduce state revenue

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 22, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To place before voters in the next general election a Constitutional amendment to prohibit passage of any bill that would reduce state revenue unless another bill is passed to cut spending or increase revenue from another source. The measure would also require a “fiscal impact note” to be prepared by the legislative fiscal agencies quantifying the projected impact of each bill on state revenues, local governments, businesses and citizens.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations