Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Died 29 D cosponsors

SJR CA1 — CONAMEND-INCOME TAX RATES

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz

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Summary

Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes a provision that provides that a tax on income shall be measured at a non-graduated rate. Provides that there may be one tax on the income of individuals and corporations (currently, there may be no more than one income tax imposed on individuals and one income tax imposed on corporations, and the rate of tax imposed upon corporations shall not exceed the rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5). Provides that the income tax may be a fair tax where lower rates apply to lower income levels and higher rates apply to higher income levels. Provides that no government other than the State may impose a tax on or measured by income. Effective upon being declared adopted. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the resolved clause. Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes a provision that provides that a tax on income shall be measured at a non-graduated rate. Provides that the General Assembly shall provide by law for the rate or rates of any tax on or measured by income imposed by the State. Provides that the highest rate imposed on corporations may not exceed the highest rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5. Effective upon being declared adopted.

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What changed in the latest version

32 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SJR CA1 clarifies that the state can only impose one income tax rate on individuals and one on corporations, maintaining a specific relationship between the two rates. This change ensures consistency in tax rates and prevents the potential for multiple taxes on the same income, which could simplify tax compliance for citizens and businesses. It matters because it sets clear expectations for taxpayers about how income taxes will be structured in Illinois.

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10100SC0001 Engrossed LRB101 07606 HLH 52653 e SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO.
10100SC0001 Enrolled LRB101 07606 HLH 52653 e SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO.
1 (As Amended by Senate Amendment No.
1 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Section 3 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution as follows:
1) RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Section 3 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution as follows:
10100SC0001 Engrossed -2- LRB101 07606 HLH 52653 e (b) Laws imposing taxes on or measured by income may adopt by reference provisions of the laws and regulations of the United States, as they then exist or thereafter may be changed, for the purpose of arriving at the amount of income upon which the tax is imposed.
(b) Laws imposing taxes on or measured by income may adopt 10100SC0001 Enrolled -2- LRB101 07606 HLH 52653 e by reference provisions of the laws and regulations of the United States, as they then exist or thereafter may be changed, for the purpose of arriving at the amount of income upon which the tax is imposed.
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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz

  2. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis

  3. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  4. Adopted Both Houses

  5. 3/5 Vote Required

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-044-000

  7. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Celina Villanueva

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez

  11. Read in Full a Third Time

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin

  26. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  27. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  28. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  29. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  30. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  31. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner

  32. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  33. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  34. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  35. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr.

  36. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregory Harris

  37. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John Connor

  38. Read in Full a Second Time

  39. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  40. Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 009-006-000

  41. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish

  43. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  44. Referred to Rules Committee

  45. Read in Full a First Time

  46. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Robert Martwick

  47. Arrived in House

  48. Third Reading - Passed; 040-019-000

  49. 3/5 Vote Required

  50. Sponsor Removed Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  51. Read in Full a Third Time

  52. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 12, 2019; Constitutional Amendments

  53. Read in Full a Second Time

  54. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 11, 2019; Constitutional Amendments

  55. Read in Full a First Time

  56. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Constitutional Amendments

  57. Be Adopted as Amended Executive; 012-005-000

  58. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  59. Verified

  60. Waive Posting Notice 036-015-000

  61. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  62. Assignments Re-refers to Executive

  63. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  64. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

  65. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  66. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  67. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  68. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  69. To Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments

  70. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  71. Assigned to Executive

  72. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie

  73. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  74. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire

  75. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  76. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  77. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush

  78. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson

  79. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar

  80. Referred to Assignments

  81. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 48 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on · 35 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (48)

Not signed on (135)

135 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Amendments

Passed 73 Yea · 44 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 47200
Unaffiliated 262201
Republican 02000
Total 734401
% of votes cast 62%37%0%1%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Reitz — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jones — Yea
Kalish — Yea
Burke — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Turner — Yea
Connor — Yea
Conroy — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Davis — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Willis — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Pappas — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Ramirez — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Bailey — Nay
Batinick — Nay
Bennett — Nay
Skillicorn — Nay
Bourne — Nay
Brady — Nay
Sommer — Nay
Butler — Nay
Caulkins — Nay
Marron — Nay
Unes — Nay
Mazzochi — Nay
McAuliffe — Nay
McDermed — Nay
Wehrli — Nay
McSweeney — Nay
Demmer — Nay
Welter — Nay
Durkin — Nay
Wheeler — Nay
Frese — Nay
Parkhurst — Nay
Thapedi — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Nay
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Nay
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Nay
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay

Third Reading

Passed 40 Yea · 19 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 20600
Democrat 20000
Republican 01300
Total 401900
% of votes cast 68%32%0%0%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Link — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Manar — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Glowiak — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Steans — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Harris — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Landek — Yea
Schimpf — Nay
Barickman — Nay
Stewart — Nay
Brady — Nay
Oberweis — Nay
Righter — Nay
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Dan McConchie Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay

Motion

Passed 36 Yea · 15 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 18602
Democrat 18002
Republican 0904
Total 361508
% of votes cast 61%25%0%14%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Link — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Manar — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Glowiak — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Steans — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Harris — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Schimpf — Nay
Barickman — Nay
Stewart — Nay
Brady — Nay
Oberweis — Nay
Righter — Nay
Crowe — Not Voting
Landek — Not Voting
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Not Voting
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Dan McConchie Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Not Voting
Jason Plummer Republican Not Voting
Jil Tracy Republican Not Voting
John F. Curran Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR CA1 do?
Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes a provision that provides that a tax on income shall be measured at a non-graduated rate. Provides that there may be one tax on the income of individuals and corporations (currently, there may be no more than one income tax imposed on individuals and one income tax imposed on corporations, and the rate of tax imposed upon corporations shall not exceed the rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5). Provides that the income tax may be a fair tax where lower rates apply to lower income levels and higher rates apply to higher income levels. Provides that no government other than the State may impose a tax on or measured by income. Effective upon being declared adopted. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the resolved clause. Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Removes a provision that provides that a tax on income shall be measured at a non-graduated rate. Provides that the General Assembly shall provide by law for the rate or rates of any tax on or measured by income imposed by the State. Provides that the highest rate imposed on corporations may not exceed the highest rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Who sponsors SJR CA1?
SJR CA1 is sponsored by Williams, Jawaharial, Don Harmon (Democrat), Andy Manar, Toi W. Hutchinson, Melinda Bush, Iris Y. Martinez, Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Pat McGuire, Omar Aquino (Democrat), Ann Gillespie, Robert Peters (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Antonio Muñoz, Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Delia C. Ramirez, Arthur Turner, Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat), Yehiel M. Kalish, John Connor, Lawrence Walsh, Jr., Carol Ammons (Democrat), Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Justin Slaughter (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Mary E. Flowers, Martin J. Moylan, Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Deb Conroy, La Shawn K. Ford, Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), LaToya Greenwood, Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Emanuel Chris Welch, William "Will" Davis (Democrat), and Napoleon Harris III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SJR CA1?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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