CIVIC/HISTORY:
The commission is charged with examining:
1. the state budgetary process;
2. state revenue needs and expenditure processes;
3. the appropriateness and efficiency of the state's tax structure;
4. the state's revenue-raising capabilities; and
the state's constitutional limitations on taxation and expenditures.
5. The historical evolution of the state's tax structure and revenue system;
6. Any past fiscal crises or challenges faced by the state and how they were addressed;
7. The role of tax policy in shaping the state's economic growth and development over time;
8. The impact of historical events, such as wars or economic downturns, on the state's fiscal health and revenue needs;
9. The effectiveness of previous tax reforms or changes in revenue policies in achieving desired outcomes and addressing fiscal challenges.