Montana CI-105, Prohibit Real Estate Transfer Tax Amendment (2010)
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| Type Initiated constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Montana CI-105 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Montana on November 2, 2010. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported amending the state constitution to prohibit the enactment of a real estate transfer tax. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the state constitution to prohibit the enactment of a real estate transfer tax. |
Election results
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Montana CI-105 |
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259,621 | 72.62% | ||
| No | 97,891 | 27.38% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for CI-105 was as follows:
| “ | There is no existing state or local tax on transactions that sell or transfer real property in Montana. CI-105 amends the Montana Constitution to prohibit state or local governments from imposing any new tax on transactions that sell or transfer real property, such as residential homes, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, farms, ranches, land, and commercial property, after January 1, 2010. [ ] FOR amending the Montana Constitution to prohibit state or local governments from imposing any new tax on transactions that sell or transfer real property. [ ] AGAINST amending the Montana Constitution to prohibit state or local governments from imposing any new tax on transactions that sell or transfer real property. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Support
Supporters
- The Montana Chamber of Commerce[1]
- Montana Association of Realtors[2]
- Montana Stockgrowers Association[2]
- Montana Building Industry Association[2]
- Montana Bankers Association[2]
Opposition
Opponents
- Jolene Bach, communications director for Rural Dynamics Inc.[3]
- State Senator Kim Gillan[4]
Media endorsements
Support
Ballotpedia did not identify an editorial boards who supported a 'yes' vote on the measure.
Opposition
- The Helena Independent Record recommended a 'no' vote on the measure, stating, "It’s worth noting that there have been multiple proposals for a realty transfer tax introduced in recent legislative sessions. None of those proposals have come close to passage. And that’s fair enough. There is plenty of room for debate on a realty transfer tax. But that debate should be carried out in the domed building along Montana Avenue in Helena, not via yard signs and slick TV ads. A “no” vote on CI-105 will help preserve the integrity of our state constitution and keep this tax issue where it belongs."[5]
- The Billings Gazette stated their opposition to the measure, arguing, "The argument has been made that the constitution isn’t the place for writing detailed tax policy. We agree. The Legislature is the proper place to revise and debate the complexities of tax policy and to ensure that updated government decisions meet the needs of Montanans. We encourage Montanans to vote against amending the Montana Constitution to prohibit a nonexistent tax. Vote against CI-105."[6]
- The Bozeman Daily Chronicle stated its opposition to the measure, arguing, "If anything, CI-105 is yet another good argument for a major state tax overhaul that would include a general sales tax with corresponding elimination and reduction in property taxes. Voters should say no to CI-105."[7]
Path to the ballot
An initiated constitutional amendment is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends the state constitution. Proponents collected signatures to put the initiative on the ballot.
Petition circulators had until the June 18, 2010 petition drive deadline to turn in the required 48,673 signatures. Counties had until July 16, 2010, to send verified signatures to the Montana Secretary of State's office. The signatures were then verified and the measure was placed on the ballot.[8][9]
On July 19, 2010, the Montana Secretary of State certified the measure for the ballot, stating that enough signatures were collected.[10][11][12][9]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Big Sky Business Journal, "Montana Chamber Announces Positions for 2010 Election," August 20, 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Montana Coalition to Prevent Double Taxation
- ↑ Great Falls Tribune, "CI 105 is an assault on state's Constitution by a special interest group," September 29, 2010
- ↑ KBZK.com, "Backers, opponents discuss Montana CI-105," October 28, 2010
- ↑ Helena Independent Record, "CI-105 bad use of ballot initiative," October 14, 2010
- ↑ Billings Gazette, "Gazette opinion: CI-105 proposes bad policy for Montana," October 19, 2010
- ↑ The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "Chronicle editorial: Editorial board offers endorsements on key initiatives," October 20, 2010
- ↑ Billings Gazette, "2 initiatives likely qualified for fall ballot; 4 are question marks," June 18, 2010
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Missoulian, "3 ballot measures qualify for November," July 20, 2010
- ↑ Helena IR.com, "Realtors would prohibit real estate transfer taxes with ballot measure," December 16, 2009
- ↑ Billings Gazette, "Realtors would prohbit real estate transfer taxes," December 15, 2009
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2010 ballot issues"
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