The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, which would change the state and local government rules for imposing taxes, fees, and other charges, has qualified for the November 2024 ballot, Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced February 1. Among other things, Initiative 21-0042A1 would expand the definition of “tax,” require voter approval for state and local taxes (with the same vote thresholds regardless of whether the measures were proposed by governmental bodies or via local initiatives), and require state and…