Bill105th CongressFiled Feb 26, 1997Taxation
S.J.Res. 17
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit retroactive increases in taxes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 26, 1997)
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any Federal tax from being imposed for the period before the date of enactment of the tax.
What just happenedMay 15, 1998
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA](R-GA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
6cosponsors1committees4actions9subjects
- May 15, 1998Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Feb 26, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 26, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1676-1678)
- Feb 26, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate