Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions 3-30-2026

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions · March 30, 2026

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Call to order; committee introductions

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Senate Chair Cindy Friedman called the public hearing to order, introduced committee members and explained the committee's role and rules for testimony. She named the two initiative petitions under review: H.5006 (limit state tax collection growth / Chapter 62F changes) and H.5007 (reduce state personal income tax from 5% to 4%). The hearing format and time allotments (experts, proponents, opponents, public comment) were described.

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Public hearing of the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions on two 2026 ballot measures: H.5006 (revise Chapter 62F revenue cap) and H.5007 (reduce the personal income tax rate from 5% to 4%). Proponents argued for affordability and competitiveness; experts and many public commenters warned of substantial long‑term revenue loss and cuts to services.

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