>>New Bill Would Allow Voters To Override Any New Fees, Taxes
(Harrisburg, PA) -- A bill in the Pennsylvania House proposes a general ballot vote that could prevent unpopular tax increases. But opponents say the measure would also make it harder for localities or the legislature to boost tax revenues. Representative David Rowe, a republican from Union/Snyder, has introduced HB2432. He's written the bill so that if voters reject a tax, the General Assembly could override the referendum, but only with a two-thirds vote.