SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In 2019, the Illinois General Assembly voted to submit a constitutional amendment to the state’s voters that would enable the General Assembly to adopt “graduated tax rates”.
Thursday night, the State Senate approved wording of a specific ballot question that will be given to voters on November 3.
Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady spoke against the tax question during debate.
“So, we stand here tonight, in opposition to this. Hoping there are better ways to rebuild Illinois’ economy and rebuild trust in government.”
Brady said now is not the time for this measure.
“We would welcome it at a later date, working on other ways in which we can rebuild our economy. We simply must be opposed to language in this resolution and the question and lack of trust we believe it would bring to the voters of Illinois,” Brady said.
The measure passed 36-19. It now moves to the House for a vote.
