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Recently on our blog…- Constitutional amendment could risk Minnesota’s credit rating February 21, 2012 Scott Russell
- National study calls supermajority amendments a ‘bad idea’ February 16, 2012 Nan Madden
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- One likely unintended consequence of a supermajority amendment February 8, 2012 Nan Madden
- Momentum against constitutional budget amendments is building February 2, 2012 Barb Brady
Category Archives: Constitutional Amendments
National study calls supermajority amendments a ‘bad idea’
A supermajority requirement in Minnesota would not produce promised results, if the experiences of states that already have supermajority rules are any indication. A national study released this week analyzed supermajority requirements in other states and found no evidence that … Continue reading
One likely unintended consequence of a supermajority amendment
Minnesota could see pressure to increase property taxes if a constitutional supermajority amendment is adopted, according to a new Minnesota Budget Project analysis. Our report warns that restricting legislators’ ability to raise taxes would make it harder to provide the … Continue reading
Momentum against constitutional budget amendments is building
It wasn’t too long ago that most Minnesotans had not heard about proposed constitutional budget amendments that the Legislature could take up this session. The amendments would create more government gridlock and budget gimmicks, and remove policymakers’ flexibility to respond … Continue reading
Proposed constitutional amendment would lead to more bad budgets
Minnesota is still reeling from a contentious legislative session and a state government shutdown. Now some policymakers are advocating for a constitutional amendment that would permanently undermine our ability to arrive at common-sense solutions to balancing the state’s budget. The amendment would guarantee gridlock … Continue reading
Join letter to Congress opposing Balanced Budget Amendment to Constitution
The fierce debate in Washington over how to reduce federal budget deficits has taken a dangerous new turn. Both the U.S. House and Senate are poised to vote as early as the week of July 18 on a Balanced Budget Amendment … Continue reading
New analysis highlights dangers of proposed constitutional amendments
The legislature has been busy introducing constitutional amendments that would place significant constraints on the state budgeting process. Many financial experts point out that placing these strict limits in the state constitution would have serious long-term economic consequences. By restricting the use of … Continue reading
Proposed constitutional amendments would create gridlock and hurt economic growth
Sometimes I listen to the news and think, “I’m sure glad we aren’t California.” Sure, we face big budget deficits, but not astronomical budget deficits. Plus, we don’t have a bunch of constitutional amendments that tie the hands of policymakers trying … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Constitutional Amendments, Taxes
Tagged constitutional amendment, TABOR
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A preview of the Governor’s supplemental budget
The Governor will be releasing the details of his budget later this morning, but we already had a sneak peak of what’s to come in his State of the State speech last week. As we wait for the details, here are some … Continue reading
Senate committee to review Governor’s proposed constitutional amendment
The Senate Tax Committee is holding a hearing today about the recent November Forecast and the Governor’s proposed constitutional amendment to limit spending. This Spending Limit Amendment is an extreme and inflexible tool that takes decision-making power out of the … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Budget Proposals, Constitutional Amendments
Tagged constitutional amendment, TABOR
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