What is TABOR?
In simple terms, TABOR (the so-called Taxpayers' Bill of Rights) is a constitutional limit which would restrict growth in government revenues to a prescribed formula (usually inflation plus population growth).  If the government collects more revenue than the formula allows, the excess is rebated in some fashion.  Voter approval is required in order to override the formula limits.
Find out more: What is TABOR?
Find out more: TABOR in Minnesota: HF 3840

TABOR would radically shift Minnesota away from our tradition of representative democracy and fundamentally undermine the ability of government to fulfill its responsibilities to the public.
Find out more: The Truth About TABOR: Wrong in Theory
Find out more: The Truth About TABOR: Wrong in Practice

Why should we be concerned?
Although Colorado is the only state that has adopted TABOR, a number of other states are facing serious efforts to pass TABOR proposals and a few states will vote on the measure this fall.  The proposal goes by many other names in other states, including Stop Over Spending (SOS), the Taxpayers Protection Act (TPA), Tax and Spending Control (TASC), and Tax Expenditure Limitation (TEL).  But whatever the name, the goal is the same: to impose extreme and inflexible methods of limiting government resources which will ultimately reduce the government's ability to provide essential services.

In Minnesota, a TABOR constitutional amendment was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 22, 2006 (HF 3840).  Fortunately, the 2006 Legislative Session ended without the bill receiving a hearing.  However, we expect to see TABOR back again.
Find out more: TABOR in Minnesota: HF 3840
Find out more: The Real Story Behind TABOR (13 minute video)
Find out more: Education and Investment, Not TABOR, Fueled Colorado's Economic Growth in the 1990s, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Find out more: The Colorado Revenue Limit: The Economic Effects of TABOR, Economic Policy Institute

What can you do to get involved?
As an individual you can sign the Statement Opposing TABOR and talk with your friends and neighbors about the issue. Feel free to use and distribute the materials on this website.  

As an organization you can sign the statement, help to distribute materials, reprint a newsletter article about TABOR, or invite us to come and talk with your board, staff, or clients about TABOR.  Let us know how your organization would like to get involved by completing the Help Stop TABOR form or by contacting Christina Wessel (cwessel@mncn.org, 651-642-1904 x233).

What is TABOR?

TABOR: Wrong in Theory

TABOR: Wrong in Practice

TABOR in Minnesota: HF 3840

Statement Opposing TABOR

Help Stop TABOR

TABOR Precinct Caucus Resolution