2008 HB 583 TV & Video Game Excise Tax

CVNM Position:
Support
Year:
2008
Sponsors:
Gail Chasey
Topics:
Water
Legislative Info:
HB 583 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

The average American child now spends more time watching television than in school. The “Leave No Child Inside” Act will generate funding for outdoor education through a 1% excise (“sin”) tax on the purchase of new televisions and video games.

Outcome

Defeated in the House.


How Legislators Voted on HB 583


  • = Pro Conservation Vote
  • = Anti Conservation Vote
  • A = Absent
  • E = Excused
  • R = Recused
  • W = Abstain
Legislator Party District Office Conservation
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