For that to happen, the full Legislature and the governor have to sign off on the measure.
He was not on the list of three finalists selected by the search committee for consideration by the full Legislature.
With today's vote of 25 to 24, the full Legislature rejected a motion to take that step.
Approval of the proposals by the full Legislature is considered virtually certain.
After the panels decide, the issue will go to the full Legislature.
But a statewide tax would require approval of the full Legislature, where it would face a battle.
With a simple majority alone, the bill must be approved by the full Legislature in two consecutive years.
He expected lines to be ready within a week or two, to show to the Assembly and then to the full Legislature.
The full Legislature could dedicate a few days sometime in the fall to talk only about property taxes.
Both county bills are in committee and are expected to go to the full Legislature for a vote later this month.