Nebraska Measure 413 (1998)
From Ballotpedia
Nebraska Measure 413, also known as a constitutional amendment to limit government spending by limiting future tax revenue increases by the state and local governments, was on the November 7, 1998 election ballot in Nebraska. It was defeated, with 35.9% of voters in favor.
Text of the proposal
The language that appeared on the ballot:
The object of this petition is to slow the growth of state and local government spending and taxes in Nebraska. Future tax revenue increases would be limited by the Nebraska Constitution to the rate of inflation, population growth, costs of temporary emergencies and new unfunded federal mandates. The limit can be exceeded by a vote of the people. Any tax revenues above this limit would be returned to taxpayers through property, sales, and income tax rate reductions. After 5 years, the Nebraska Legislature is allowed to suspend this limit with a three-fourths majority vote and the Governor's signature.
