Speaker Gunn, Rep. Mayo’s tax cut – largest in state history – passes House 83-32 (18 Dems support)

House passes phase-out of income tax

The state House, after two hours of debate, approved a measure to eliminate the state’s individual income tax over the next 15 years.

The vote was 83-32, with 18 Democrats helping the GOP majority pass the measure, which required a 3/5, or 60 percent vote.

Clarion Ledger
2/25/15