Income tax resolution measure in jeopardy

Legislation that would declare an income tax and payroll tax unconstitutional in Tennessee could be in jeopardy.
The House Budget Subcommittee on a voice vote April 28 placed the measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Tony Shipley of Kingsport behind the budget, meaning the proposal will be revisited if any money is left after the state’s spending plan is set.
The panel’s action was because of a cost for publishing notification of the amendment.
Even though the measure passed the Senate 25-7 last month, the tight budget year may prevent the bill’s passage.
If it does pass, the earliest it could go before voters is 2014.