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New York Supermajority Vote Tax Requirement (2013)

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A New York Supermajority Vote Tax Requirement may appear on the November 5, 2013 state ballot in New York as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment. The measure would require a two-thirds vote of the legislature to approve new taxes.[1][2] More specifically, the two-thirds vote would be required for any "increase, extension, imposition or restoration of any tax, fee, assessment, surcharge or any other such levy change."[3]

The measure is sponsored by Sen. Lee Zeldin .

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See also: Amending the New York Constitution

According to the New York Constitution a majority vote is required in two successive sessions of the New York State Legislature in order to qualify a measure for the statewide ballot.

The proposed measure passed in the New York State Senate following a vote of 41-19 on January 19, 2011.[4]

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  1. ↑ The Business Review,"NY Senate passes tax-cutting measures," January 20, 2011
  2. ↑ Associated Press,"NY Senate advances spending cap, tax measure," January 19, 2011
  3. ↑ Times Union,"Tax-cut bills pass in Senate," January 20, 2011
  4. ↑ The Business Review,"NY Senate passes tax-cutting measures," January 20, 2011
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