This evening the Senate concurred to the House amended version of Senate Bill 6130.

Senate Bill 6130 temporarily suspends tax-limiting Initiative 960 in its entirety.  The passage of the bill publicly indicates the Legislature’s intent to raise revenue in the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium.  From the effective date through July 1, 2011, any action or combination of actions by the Legislature that raises taxes may be taken with the approval of a majority of members elected to each house of the Legislature.

The final version of Senate Bill 6130 passed by both chambers reinstates the public notification requirements for tax and fee increases through July 1, 2011.

Senate Bill 6130 now goes to the Governor for her signature.