House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 57

Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain general revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the economic stabilization fund to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.

Did not pass

Progress

111 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Mar 3
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

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Referred to Appropriations Appropriations
Mar 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Briscoe CainR

In committee

Appropriations
House
Referred Mar 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

State Finances: Management & Control Taxation: School District

Bill text

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