My question is can they still amend the bill today?  My guess would be no because the bill went through the negotiation process between the house and senate.  Then again, I am not a politician or familiar with the rules of the legislature in this regard.  I say that they should just pass the bill and force the City's hand.  I think they are bluffing because if they raise property taxes, many of them will get thrown out of office.  Bottom line is the City needs to have skin in the game if they want the rail so badly.