Judy Martz on Tax Reform

Former Republican MT Governor

No tax increase without voter referendum

I want to be crystal clear. I promised the people of Montana that I would not support a tax increase. I will keep my word. If the people of Montana want tax increases, I’ll respect their decision made in voting booth -- but I will not sign a general tax increase. Period.

We must lower the top marginal tax rates that are bad for business. We must eliminate income taxes for the hardworking Montanans on the lowest rung of the economic ladder. The business equipment tax must be eliminated.

Source: 2001 State of the State Address to Montana Legislature , Jan 25, 2001

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