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Louisiana Income Tax Revision, Amendment 2 (2000)
From Ballotpedia
Louisiana Amendment 2 would eliminate state income tax deduction for federal income taxes paid; provide that state income tax rates & brackets shall never exceed the current rates & brackets. It was on the November 7, 2000 election ballot in Louisiana where it was defeated, with 38% of voters in favor.
Election results
| Amendment 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 888,766 | 62.08% | ||
| Yes | 542,848 | 37.92% | ||
Text of measure
The language that appeared on the ballot:
Legislative Constitutional Amendment
To eliminate the constitutional requirement for a state income tax deduction for federal income taxes paid, to eliminate the current limitation on individual income tax rates, and to provide that the state individual and joint income tax schedule of rates and brackets shall never exceed the rates and brackets set forth in Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes on January 1, 2001. (Act 48/HB 73, 2000 Regular Session)
See also
External Link
- 2000 Louisiana Ballot Measures Election Results
- 2000 Louisiana Ballot Measure Voter Guide
- 2000 Louisiana Ballot Measures
Reference
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