The action on the budget and tax hikes was all over but the shouting by Republicans as the House of Delegates approved a final spending plan, shifting half of pension costs to the counties, and raising state income taxes on people making over $100,000 per year. Republicans opposed the move, joined by 10 Democrats against the budget change and pension move, and 18 opposed to the tax increases.
Day: May 16, 2012
State Roundup, May 16, 2012
Some Democratic senators join Repubicans to oppose tax bill, but it passes anyway, and today it’s the House of Delegates’ turn; Republican lawmakers, including Sen. E.J. Pipkin, take the lead in opposing the tax package; hundreds of pit bull advocates rally for anti-discrimination legislation but that will have to wait even as renters are concerned about losing their homes; Sen. Brinkley continues to battle septic regulations; and with a referendum-heavy ballot, November’s election expected to draw crowds.
House set to vote on final budget and tax hikes after Senate passage
As one delegate put it, it was déjà vu all over again as the House of Delegates on Tuesday rejected amendments to a revised spending plan and $300 million in tax hikes that had often been proposed in the regular 90-day session. The Senate passed the bills earlier in the day, and the House is set to take a final vote Wednesday.
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