The vote: Proposed constitutional amendment coming to ballot box

Posted on May 28, 2019
SJRCA 1 has passed the Senate, 40-19, and the House, 73-44, and will appear on the ballot in November 2020. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)

By Dave Dahl

SPRINGFIELD – All Monday afternoon long, the Illinois House debated whether Illinois voters in 2020 should determine whether to change the state’s income tax system from flat to graduated.

Supporters – spurred by Gov. Pritzker – said only the top three percent of earners, those earning $250,000 or more, would see a tax increase. Opponents said you just can’t trust the Democrats.

Gov. Pritzker was all smiles after the proposed amendment passed. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)

State Rep. Rob Martwick (D-Norridge) sponsored the bill.

SJRCA 1 has passed the Senate, 40-19, and the House, 73-44, and will appear on the ballot in November 2020.

Dave Dahl can be reached at [email protected].

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