Post by Logan on Feb 25, 2016 21:24:01 GMT -6
A Senate committee has advanced Gov. Dennis Daugaard's proposed half-cent sales tax hike to help increase teacher pay to the chamber's floor.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations voted 7-2 for the plan. If passed by the full Senate, the bill would head to the supportive governor.
It takes two-thirds support in each chamber to pass a tax hike. The House hit the exact number of required votes earlier this week.
Advocates for the tax increase say the state needs a sustainable funding source to boost teacher pay. Opponents argue that education could be prioritized in existing tax dollars.
Read more: www.capjournal.com/news/panel-advances-tax-hike-for-teacher-pay-to-senate-floor/article_2ef8e136-dbe9-11e5-ac20-033198568221.html
The Senate Committee on Appropriations voted 7-2 for the plan. If passed by the full Senate, the bill would head to the supportive governor.
It takes two-thirds support in each chamber to pass a tax hike. The House hit the exact number of required votes earlier this week.
Advocates for the tax increase say the state needs a sustainable funding source to boost teacher pay. Opponents argue that education could be prioritized in existing tax dollars.
Read more: www.capjournal.com/news/panel-advances-tax-hike-for-teacher-pay-to-senate-floor/article_2ef8e136-dbe9-11e5-ac20-033198568221.html