House Rep. Michael Marron (R-Fithian) | From the official Michael Marron website
House Rep. Michael Marron (R-Fithian) | From the official Michael Marron website
House Rep. Michael Marron (R-Fithian) supported a no vote on the House floor about the graduated income tax amendment, saying it would cause more problems.
"Every time there is a glimmer of hope, we get our legs cut out from under us," Marron said. "This is going to exacerbate the problem."
Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 1 passed the House on Monday with 73 yes votes and 44 no votes. It will now be on the November 2020 ballot for Illinois voters to decide. Every single Republican voted no on the bill.
Many businesses and individuals have spoken out about their disapproval of a graduated income tax structure. Critics of the structure suggest because rates aren't nailed down in the amendment that it will eventually be a tax on the middle class.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been adamant about his preference for a "fair tax" since running for governor last year.
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