Senate OKs Nevada Governor Sandoval's Tax Bill
The Nevada Senate voted on Gov. Brian Sandoval's tax plan today, with 18 yes votes, to three against. The legislation passed the Assembly Sunday night and now goes for the governor to sign.
Today is the last day of the Nevada Legislative session. For full coverage, go here.
Steve Sebelius for the Las Vegas Review-Journal quotes Sen. Greg Brower, R-Reno, answering critics who accused lawmakers of selling out by voting for the tax plan.
“For those who have flooded this body with angry, sometimes bizarre emails. This vote is not the product of some grand conspiracy or undue threats or pressure,” he said. “This is simply a case in my view … [of] a supermajority of legislators from both sides of the aisle having listened to all of the evidence … [and] following the bold and visionary lead of our governor in doing the right thing. It’s a simple as that.”
Senate Democratic Leader Aaron D. Ford made the following statement:
“This is a historic day for the people of Nevada, and the Senate Democrats are proud to have done our part to finally fund education in our state. Today, we are one critical step closer to funding the programs and initiatives that my Democratic colleagues have championed for years. On behalf of the Senate Democrats, I want to thank Governor Sandoval and our Republican colleagues who came together to make today a victory for Nevada’s kids.”
Voting against the tax plan were: Sens. Don Gustavson, Pete Goicoechea and James Settelmeyer.